2.6. Coccyx
The coccyx, os coccygis (CoI– CoIII-V), consists of 3–5 rudimental vertebrae in adults. Only the I vertebra has rudiments of superior articular processes named coccygeal horns, cornua coccygea, besides the body. The coccygeal horns are connected with the sacral horns by ligaments. The I vertebra also has lateral projections which are rudiments of transverse processes. The other vertebrae are round-shaped and small, they have no arch and no processes.
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