Which of the Following Statements About the Coccyx Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the coccyx is true?

• A) It is the most caudal vertebral region.
• B) It anchors a muscle that constricts the anal opening.
• C) It consists of three to five coccygeal vertebrae.
• D) Fusion is delayed until the mid-twenties.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

---

Definitions:

Perception

The process by which people interpret, analyze, and give meaning to sensory information from the environment.

Sensation

The process of detecting physical stimuli from the environment and translating them into neural signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Wavelength

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, often used in the context of light, sound, and electromagnetic waves.

Hue

A color or shade in the spectrum, defined by its dominant wavelength.