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Definition of Vertebrae, coccygeal

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Vertebrae, coccygeal: The coccyx, the small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine near the anus, is made up of 3-5 (average of 4) rudimentary vertebrae.