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Intervertebral discs are the 23 narrow spongy shock absorbers which fit between the 24 separate bones of you spine. Without the discs these bones would grate and crunch every time you moved. Each disc has a strong fibrous outer casing - called the annulus fibrosus - and a soft, squashy, jelly-like interior called the nucleus pulposus - which is reinforced with strands of fibre. Intervertebral discs have very little in the way of nerve supply and contain no blood. They are made up largely of water. As you get older the amount of fluid in your discs will diminish slightly - and as a result you will get shorter. Other information can be found at: Bulging Disc
Herniated Disc
Prolapsed Disc
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What is is found between the vertebrae?
Invertebral discs
Pads of are located between the vertebrae?
The pads of are located between the vertebrae are called intervertebral discs. These discs act as shock absorbers and provide cushioning between the vertebrae to support the spine's flexibility and movement. Over time, these discs can degenerate, leading to conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
What regions of the vertebral column do not contain intervertebral discs?
intervertebral discs are not found in the sacrum and coccyx, where the vertebrae have fused, or between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
What is the the spongy material found between the vertebrae called?
This spongy material is called the "VERTEBRAL BODY" ; ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer, second edition, 2007
What does fibrocartilage look like?
Fibrocartilage is found most notably in the discs between vertebrae. This cartilage is a mixture of white fibrous tissue and cartilage tissue.
Flat round plate like cartilaginous structure between vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs are flat, round, cartilaginous structures found between adjacent vertebrae in the spine. They act as cushions to absorb shock and allow for flexibility in the spine. Each disc has a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus.
What is a bone found in the backbone?
The backbone is a column usually consisting of 24 vertebrae, the sacrum, intervertebral discs, and the coccyx situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by spinal discs.
In which type of joint are the vertebral discs that allow twisting turning and sliding?
The vertebral discs are found in the intervertebral joints, which are classified as cartilaginous joints. These discs, made of fibrocartilage, provide cushioning and allow for limited movement, including twisting, turning, and sliding between the vertebrae. This flexibility is essential for the overall mobility of the spine.
What is the type of joint found between the first and second vertebrae of the neck region or the backbone?
The type of joint found between the first and second vertebrae of the neck region, or the backbone, is called the atlantoaxial joint. It allows for rotation and flexion of the neck.
Where are Semi-movable joints found?
between the vertebrae
Where is the spinal found?
in the spinal canal between the vertebrae.
What type of joint are the joints between vertebrae?
Gliding joints are found between vertebrae except for the first two which have a pivoit joint.
