Learn about the anatomy of the coccyx (tailbone) At the end of this article, you should be able to recognize the anatomy of the coccyx (or tailbone). The coccyx is the very bottom portion of the spine. It represents a vestigial tail (hence the common term “tailbone“) and consists of three or more very small bones…

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What exactly is a ‘coccyx’ and what is its function? [message_box title=”Editors Note” color=”blue”]This post is simply meant to be a medical explanation of what the coccyx is and its function. I’ve noticed that there are a great number of both religious and non-religious organizations that take issue with what the coccyx actually is and…

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