Coccyx (Tailbone) The coccyx is the last bone at the bottom (base) of your spine. It’s a small, curved bone that’s made of between three and five vertebrae fused together. Most people …

Aug 14, 2023 · Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia) Tailbone pain can make life uncomfortable at best and unbearable at worst. Your coccyx, a small triangular bone at the bottom of your spinal column, …

Sep 23, 2024 · Anatomy What are the pelvis bones? Five separate bones combine to form your bony pelvis. Your pelvic bones include your: Sacrum. Your sacrum is a spade-shaped bone at …

Jul 6, 2020 · A pilonidal cyst (also called pilonidal cyst disease, intergluteal pilonidal disease or pilonidal sinus) is a skin condition that happens in the crease of the buttocks — anywhere from …

Bone Bruise (Bone Contusion) Bone bruises (contusions) are similar to bruises on your skin. But they’re more serious because damage to your bones can take longer to heal and may lead to …

Oct 26, 2022 · Tailbone (back): Your perineum reaches from your pubic symphysis joint back to your tailbone (coccyx). Sitz bones (sides): Your perineum extends onto your sitz bones (or …

Chordoma is a rare malignant (cancerous) bone tumor that forms in your spine or skull base. It’s a type of sarcoma. Surgical removal is the first-line treatment.

Jan 3, 2023 · Bone marrow edema (BME) is when fluid builds up in your bone marrow. Underlying health conditions typically cause BME. This condition usually goes away over time.

You’ll need antibiotics or antifungals to cure osteomyelitis (bone infection). Learn more about what causes it and which symptoms to watch out for.

Axial Skeleton Your axial skeleton is made up of the 80 bones within the central core of your body. This includes bones in your skull (cranial and facial bones), ears, neck, back (vertebrae, …