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Locomotion and Movement
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Caudal vertebrae of man are united to form a single

  • synsacrum

  • pygostyle

  • coccyx

  • None of these

Answer

C.

coccyx

The bones of the tail, which articulate with the sacral vertebrae. The number of caudal vertebrae varies with the species. The coccyx is a triangular arrangement of bone that makes up the very bottom portion of the spine below the sacrum. It represents a vestigial tail, hence the common term tailbone.

Synsacrum and pygostyle are unique features of aves.

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