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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