Coccygeal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or near the coccyx.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The coccygeal nerve is a small nerve that arises from the S4 and S5 nerve roots and provides sensation to the skin over the coccyx.
- During childbirth, some women experience coccygeal pressure, which can be relieved by position changes or massage.
- The coccygeal body, also known as the ganglion impar, is a small ganglion located near the coccyx and provides sympathetic innervation to the perineum.
- The coccygeal vertebrae are fused to form the coccyx, a small triangular bone at the base of the spine.
- A coccygeal fracture can occur when the coccyx is subjected to direct trauma, such as a fall onto the buttocks.