When the man injured his back he damaged his intervertebral discs.
Intervertebral discs begin to develop during embryonic growth, around the 6th week of gestation. By the age of 20, the intervertebral discs are fully formed.
Fibrocartilage is the kind of tissue that makes up the intervertebral discs. The segments of the spine are connected with this tissue.
Intervertebral discs
Unremarkable intervertebral discs refer to discs in the spine that appear normal without any significant abnormalities or findings upon imaging, such as MRI or CT scans. This term is used when there are no signs of degeneration, bulging, herniation, or other pathologies noted in the intervertebral discs.
Diseases of the Intervertebral Disc producing Backache.
intervertebral discs are not found in the sacrum and coccyx, where the vertebrae have fused, or between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
The intervertebral discs are made up of fibrocartilage, which is a type of cartilage that has both collagen fibers and cartilage cells. This fibrocartilage provides strength and cushioning to the intervertebral discs, allowing them to absorb shock and maintain the structure of the spine.
sacrum
cartilege
Yes, the intervertebral discs are composed of fibrocartilage. This type of cartilage is tough and flexible, allowing it to withstand compressive forces and provide cushioning between the vertebrae in the spine.
the lumbar region (lower back)