Encyclopedia: Intervertebral Disc
Intervertebral discs lie between adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Each disc forms a cartilaginous joint to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, and acts as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together. Discs consist of an outer annulus fibrosus, which surrounds the inner nucleus pulposus. The annulus fibrosus consists of several layers of fibrocartilage. The strong annular fibers contain the nucleus pulposus and distribute pressure evenly across the disc. The...
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Intervertebral disc?
The reason that intervertebral discs exhibit a large amount of tensile strength to absorb shock...
The reason that intervertebral discs exhibit a large amount of tensile strength to absorb shock...
c. collagen. Collagen is what enables the disc to absorb shock. If you'd like to verify the answer, Google "intervertebral disc collagen." I'm certain you'll...
Asked by mimi - 14 months ago
Intervertebral disc herniation affects which spinal nerve?
If for instance the IV disc herniates between L3/L4 -- which spinal nerve is affected:...
If for instance the IV disc herniates between L3/L4 -- which spinal nerve is affected:...
The nerve between the L3 and L4 vertebrae is the 4th lumbar nerve. Each nerve is "above" its respective vertebra in the spinal sequence.
Asked by pezcadorissimo - 5 months ago
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