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  • In humans, the coccyx, also known as the tailbone, is formed by the fusion of multiple vertebrae. Among the following options, determine the accurate number of vertebrae involved in this fusion:</p

In humans, the coccyx, also known as the tailbone, is formed by the fusion of multiple vertebrae. Among the following options, determine the accurate number of vertebrae involved in this fusion:

Option: 1

Three vertebrae


Option: 2

Four vertebrae


Option: 3

Five vertebrae


Option: 4

Six vertebrae


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The coccyx in humans is formed by the fusion of four vertebrae. It is the remnant of a tail that our ancestors had. The fusion of these four small vertebrae creates the triangular-shaped coccyx, located at the bottom of the vertebral column.Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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