The coccyx is the tailbone, so the coccygeal region is the very lower end of the spine.
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Cervical - region of the neck Thoracic - region of the chest Lumbar - region of the waist Sacral - region of the sacrum Coccygeal - region of the tailbone
There are typically 3-5 coccygeal segments in the coccyx, also known as the tailbone.
Yes, the coccyx is a region of the body. It is the small triangular bone at the base of the spine, commonly referred to as the tailbone. The coccyx serves as an attachment point for several muscles and ligaments.
There are 5 regions in the spine:cervical (7 vertebrae)thoracic (12)lumbar (5)sacral (5 fused)coccygeal (4 fused)
The gland near the tailbone is called the coccygeal gland, also known as the coccygeal body or the Luschka gland. It is a vestigial structure that may have a role in certain physiological functions.