Sacrococcygeal
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Sacrococcygeal
Sacrococcygeal (pronunciation: /ˌsæ.kroʊ.kɒkˈsiː.dʒi.əl/) refers to the region of the human body where the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) meet.
Etymology
The term 'sacrococcygeal' is derived from the Latin words 'sacrum', which means 'sacred bone', and 'coccyx', which is derived from the Greek word 'kokkux', meaning 'cuckoo' due to its resemblance to the bird's beak.
Related Terms
- Sacrococcygeal joint: The slightly movable joint between the sacrum and the coccyx.
- Sacrococcygeal ligament: A ligament that connects the sacrum and the coccyx.
- Sacrococcygeal teratoma: A type of tumor that is located at the base of the coccyx (tailbone).
- Sacrococcygeal pain: Pain that occurs in the lower back and tailbone area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sacrococcygeal
- Wikipedia's article - Sacrococcygeal
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