This bone that could have been my tail ain't earning its keep imho. As far as I can tell it doesnt do anything. Any coccyx supporters out there ?
2007-10-22 13:25:04 · 6 answers · asked by Deattie 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
the coccyx protects the cauda equina where it begins it's departure from the spinal cord. it is not a "tail"
2007-10-22 13:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, but I've broken mine several times, and it's really, really painful!
I suppose it could be a sort of protection for the otherwise base of your spine, absorbing all the shock of landing on your buttocks, so the main part of your spine doesn't get damaged?
I broke mine for the first time at school doing long jump! I managed to land on my rear end instead of my feet!
I'm sure my spine was protected by this otherwise useless piece of bone, even if my dignity wasn't!
2007-10-22 13:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Watsit 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beside breaking it an not being able to sit down for a year, NO
2007-10-22 13:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by bronte heights 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It serves as a humbling reminder that my ancestors once walked on all fours and had a tail.
2007-10-23 23:19:18 · answer #4 · answered by Doxycycline 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find it's so handy in bringing my spine to a conclusion.
2007-10-22 13:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I sit on mine.
2007-10-22 13:32:00 · answer #6 · answered by john m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋