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Coccygeal Vertebra

A coccygeal vertebra refers to the small triangular bones located at the end of the spinal column, known as the coccyx or tailbone. The human coccyx typically consists of three to five fused vertebral segments.

Senses and Usages

1. Anatomy: In anatomy, the coccygeal vertebrae are the lowest segment of the vertebral column, providing support and attachment for various muscles and ligaments.
2. Medical: The coccygeal vertebrae can be subject to injuries or conditions such as fractures, dislocation, or coccydynia (tailbone pain).

Sample Sentences

• During childbirth, the movement of the coccygeal vertebrae allows the baby's head to pass through the birth canal.
• A fall on the tailbone can result in a fracture of one or more coccygeal vertebrae.
• Coccydynia, a condition characterized by pain in the coccygeal region, can be caused by inflammation or injury to the coccygeal vertebra.

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