Question
Give an account on:
i. Sacrum
ii. Coccyx

Answer

i. Sacrum:
  1. It is a triangular bone formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae.
  2. It is located in pelvic cavity between two hip bones.
  3. The anterior end of sacrum is broad and posterior end is narrow.
  4. It consists of vertebral foramina formed by the fusion of vertebrae.
  5. The reduced neural spines can be observed projecting from dorsal aspect of sacrum.
  6. Function: It gives strength to pelvic girdle,
ii. Coccyx:
  1. It is a triangular bone which is formed by fusion of four coccygeal vertebrae.
  2. It is reduced and does not show vertebral foramina and spinous processes.
  3. The transverse processes of coccygeal vertebrae are reduced.

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