Question

multiple choice question
where is the coccyx located?
in the front of the chest (which is why it is also called the breast bone)
at the beginning of the vertebral column in the neck
at the end of the vertebral column (which is why it is also called the tailbone)
in the front of the shoulder (which is why it is also called the collar bone)
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Explanation:

The coccyx is commonly known as the tail - bone and is located at the end of the vertebral column. The other options describe different bones (sternum for breast - bone, cervical vertebrae for neck start, clavicle for collar - bone).

Answer:

At the end of the vertebral column (which is why it is also called the tailbone)