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tail bone

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Noun1.tail bone - the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apestail bone - the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
spinal column, spine, vertebral column, rachis, backbone, back - the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
caudal vertebra, coccygeal vertebra - one of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx
pelvic arch, pelvic girdle, pelvis, hip - the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates


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In last trimester of pregnancy, pressure on the lower end of the spine causes pain in the tail bone.
Cow stretch is done by attempting to look at the ceiling by first movement of the tail bone then the spine and finally the neck.
With thigh bones back and tail bone in, lift sternum from the base of spine.
 
 
 
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