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Apex of coccyx

Apex ossis coccygis

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Trunk, Abdomen, Pelvis, Back
Landmark on
Coccyx
Coccyx, the structure this landmark is on
Coccyx, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

The apex is rounded, and has attached to it the tendon of the external anal sphincter.

It may be bifid (divided into two).

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Names

Latin
Apex ossis coccygis
English
Apex of coccyx
French
Apex du coccyx
Spanish
Ápice del cóccix
Portuguese
Ápice do cóccix