Anococcygeal

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Anococcygeal (an-o-coc-cy-ge-al)

Anococcygeal refers to the region between the anus and the coccyx (tailbone). The term is derived from the Greek words 'ano' meaning 'up' and 'kokkyx' meaning 'cuckoo' (due to the resemblance of the coccyx to a cuckoo's beak).

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as "an-o-coc-cy-ge-al".

Etymology

The term 'Anococcygeal' is derived from two Greek words. 'Ano', meaning 'up', and 'kokkyx', which means 'cuckoo'. The latter is used to describe the coccyx due to its resemblance to a cuckoo's beak.

Related Terms

  • Anus: The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body.
  • Coccyx: The final segment of the vertebral column, also known as the tailbone.
  • Anococcygeal nerve: A nerve that arises from the coccygeal plexus and provides sensory innervation to the skin over the coccyx.
  • Anococcygeal ligament: A small ligament that extends from the tip of the coccyx to the anal hiatus and helps to support the pelvic floor.

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