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How many small fused bony segments typically make up the coccyx?
How many small fused bony segments typically make up the coccyx?
- Three
- Six
- Five (correct)
- Four
What is the medical term for the small fused bony segments that make up the coccyx?
What is the medical term for the small fused bony segments that make up the coccyx?
- Sesamoid bones
- Phalanges
- Vertebrae (correct)
- Metacarpals
In what region of the human body is the coccyx located?
In what region of the human body is the coccyx located?
- Thoracic region
- Cervical region
- Lumbar region
- Sacral region (correct)
Which term refers to the three to five small fused bony segments that make up the coccyx?
Which term refers to the three to five small fused bony segments that make up the coccyx?
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What is the primary function of the coccyx in the human body?
What is the primary function of the coccyx in the human body?
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How does the number of segments in the coccyx typically compare to the number of segments in the sacrum?
How does the number of segments in the coccyx typically compare to the number of segments in the sacrum?
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What structures form the bony pelvis?
What structures form the bony pelvis?
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Which bones articulate to form the bony pelvis?
Which bones articulate to form the bony pelvis?
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What is the main function of the bony pelvis in the human body?
What is the main function of the bony pelvis in the human body?
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