NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The coccyx is a triangular bone that consists of 3 to 5 fused segments, the largest of which articulates with the lowest sacral segment. In addition, the first coccygeal segment contains rudimentary articular processes called the coccygeal cornua that articulate with the sacral cornua.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sometimes the cause is unknown, but common causes include injury from falls or childbirth infections or sitting too long on a hard surface. It’s rare, but tailbone pain may be caused by cancer. It may be bone cancer or another type that spreads to into your bone, which is called metastatic cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tailbone pain, also called coccydynia or coccygodynia, usually goes away on its own within a few weeks or months. To lessen tailbone pain in the meantime, it might help to: Lean forward while sitting down.