Sacrococcygeal symphysis
System
Musculoskeletal
Sacrococcygeal symphysis
Definition
The sacrococcygeal symphysis (sacrococcygeal articulation, articulation of the sacrum and coccyx) is an amphiarthrodial joint, formed between the oval surface at the apex of the sacrum, and the base of the coccyx. It is a slightly moveable joint which is frequently, partially or completely, obliterated in old age, homologous with the joints between the bodies of the vertebrae.
Also known as sacrococcygeal joint — per UBERON
The Sacrococcygeal symphysis is a part of the Musculoskeletal.
Also identified as
- NCIT C33506 per UBERON
- UMLS C0224593 per UBERON
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sacrococcygeal teratoma | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sacrococcygeal teratoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |