Human Anatomy: Coccyx Structure and Location
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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?

  • Sesamoid bones
  • Phalanges
  • Vertebrae (correct)
  • Metacarpals
  • 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?

    <p>Caudal vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the coccyx in the human body?

    <p>Aiding in childbirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of segments in the coccyx typically compare to the number of segments in the sacrum?

    <p>The sacrum has more segments than the coccyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures form the bony pelvis?

    <p>Ilium, ischium, and pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bones articulate to form the bony pelvis?

    <p>Ilium, ischium, and pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the bony pelvis in the human body?

    <p>Locomotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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