Anatomical Relations
The anterior sacrococcygeal ligament travels inferiorly along the anterior surface of the sacrum and the coccyx.
Structure
The anterior sacrococcygeal ligament comprises a flat sheet of irregular ligamentous fibers which blend with the periosteum posteriorly. It is a continuation of the anterior longitudinal ligament.
Function
The ligament aids in fixing the sacrum and coccyx in place.
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Joint Ligament
Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
