Tailbone

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By Jan Nissl, RN, BS

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The tailbone (coccyx) is the small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is attached to the triangular-shaped sacral bone above it.

The tailbone is often injured when people fall and land on their buttocks. It usually heals on its own over time.

Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
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Last Updated: 08/28/2007