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The coccyx in humans is formed from:
Options
A Cervical vertebrae
B Thoracic vertebrae
C Caudal vertebrae
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D Sacral vertebrae
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The coccyx (tailbone) in humans is formed from fused caudal vertebrae. It is a vestigial structure representing the remnant of the tail present in other mammals.

Hint

This bone is the remnant of the tail, formed from the most posterior vertebrae.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1718 of 2214
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