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Which articulates with the fifth sacral segment.
3-The sacro coccygeal joint (one joint):
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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