Coccyx And Sacrum Image
Sacrum and coccyx. The sacrum is a large wedge shaped vertebra at the inferior end of the spine. It forms the solid base of the spinal column where it intersects Vertebra lumbalis_Anterior view. The human vertebral column is the backbone or spine, consisting of twenty-four articulating vertebrae, and nine fused vertebrae Lateral Lumbar Spine.
A Closer Look at the Coccyx. The coccyx, or tailbone, is located just below the sacrum. Though it’s much smaller than the sacrum, it too has an important weight-bearing role. The coccyx helps support your weight while you sit.
A Closer Look at the Coccyx. The coccyx, or tailbone, is located just below the sacrum. Though it’s much smaller than the sacrum, it too has an important weight-bearing role. The coccyx helps support your weight while you sit.