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Is formed when the base of the coccyx articulates with the tip of the sacrum.

It permits the coccyx to be deflected backwards during the birth of the fetal head.

➢ III-Pelvic ligaments:

▪ Function of the ligaments is to connect the pelvic joint together strongely.

▪ Types of ligament in the pelvic are:

A) Sacroiliac Ligament: which connect the ilium with the sacrum.

B) Sacro-coccygeal: which uniting the sacrum &coccyx.

C) Inter- pubic Ligament: between two pubic bone

D) Sacro-spinous Ligament: from sacrum to ischial spines

E) Sacro-tuberous Ligament: from sacrum to ischial tuberosity.

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