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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Coccyx, anterior view

Image #209-4

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage.

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Osteology
Coccyx, anterior view
This specimen consists of three segments, the terminal one of which comprises two small terminal pieces fused together.
1 . Transverse process
2 . Coccygeal cornu (horn)
3 . Articular surface for sacrum