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Coccygeal Nerve

Description: The coccygeal nerve is the last segment of the spinal cord, located in the lower back, and comprising the nerve roots that emerge from the coccygeal region. It is responsible for transmitting sensory and motor signals between the brain and the lower part of the body.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1 (Anatomy):
The coccygeal nerve provides innervation to the skin in the area surrounding the tailbone.

• The patient experienced a sharp pain in the coccygeal region after falling on the ice.
• The surgeon carefully identified and preserved the coccygeal nerve during the surgical procedure.

Sense 2 (Medicine):
In some cases of chronic pain, coccygeal nerve blocks can be performed to alleviate discomfort.

• After the nerve block, the patient reported a significant decrease in pain from their coccygeal neuralgia.
• Patients with coccygeal pain may benefit from considering coccygeal nerve ablation as a treatment option.

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