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The coccyx in humans is formed from the:
Options
A Sacrum
B Post-anal tail
Correct Answer
C Pelvic girdle
D Lumbar vertebrae
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The coccyx (tailbone) in humans is a vestigial structure formed from the fused remnants of the post-anal tail, which is present in all mammals at some developmental stage but reduced in humans.

Hint

This vestigial bone is the remnant of the tail found in other mammals.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1460 of 2214
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