Where Is The Tailbone Located?
Definition Tailbone trauma is an injury to the small bone at the lower tip of the spine. Alternative Names Coccyx injury Considerations Actual fractures of the tailbone (coccyx) are not common. Tailbone trauma usually involves bruising of the bone or pulling of the ligaments. Causes Backward falls onto a hard surface, such as a slippery floor or ice, are the most common cause of this injury.
