coccyx
coccyx
Definition
coc·cyx (käk′siks′)
noun pl. coc·cy′·ges′käk sī′jēz′
a small, triangular bone at the lower end of the vertebral column, formed by the fusion of four rudimentary vertebrae and articulating with the sacrum
Etymology: L, cuckoo < Gr kokkyx (< kokku, echoic of its cry): so called because shaped like a cuckoo's beak
coc·cyg′·eal (-sij′ē əl) adjective
coccyx
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- bruise: Spare a thought for McCloskey who missed the first race with a bruised coccyx sustained recently in a car park ( ?
Adjective modifier
- broken: Margaret UK 01/02/2005 Unfortunately, i cannot sit comfortably on hard plastic seats - broken coccyx.
Modifies a noun
- pain: Coccyx pain The back of the seat in many office chairs has a slight raise, exerting pressure on the painful area.
- area: This reduces the pressure around the coccyx area and allows you to sit more comfortably for longer.
- cushion: Coccyx cushion Ideal for anyone who suffers from spinal disk lesions or joint disease.
- cut-out: Other problems Coccyx pain Use a chair with a coccyx cut-out wedge, or a chair with a coccyx cut-out option.
- treatment: In treating Sensory pain always finish with a short coccyx treatment.
Noun used with modifier
- os: But what are we to say about the rudimentary and variable vertebrae of the terminal portion of the tail, forming the os coccyx?
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