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

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