The coccyx, often referred to as the “tailbone,” is a small, triangular bone located at the base of the vertebral column, just below the sacrum. It's a key part of your lower back. Greenbell Physical Therapy Clinic in Thailand knows how important it is for your health. Other primates, like chimpanzees and bonobos, also have tail. Similarly, the coccyx, or tailbone, results from the fusion of four (or in some cases 3 or 5) small coccygeal vertebrae. However, the sacral and coccygeal fusions do not start until age 20 and are not completed until middle age.
Where is the coccyx located?
The coccyx is located in the terminal part of the vertebral column, or spinal column, which consists of 33 vertebrae organized into five regions: 7...
The coccyx serves as an important site of attachment for multiple pelvic floor structures, which includes parts of the gluteus maximus and coccygeu...
Can you injure your coccyx?
The coccyx can become injured due to several mechanisms. The most common injury is a fall onto the buttocks, which may occur when someone falls bac...