2025年1月13日 · Intervertebral Discs in Spine Anatomy. Intervertebral discs are cushion-like pads located between the bones of the spine (vertebrae). They are flat, round, and about half an inch thick. These discs have two main parts: Nucleus Pulposus: This is the jelly-like center of the disc. It contains a lot of water, which gives the disc flexibility and ...

Intervertebral disks: These flat, round cushions sit between the vertebrae and act as your spine’s shock absorbers. Each disk has a soft, gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a flexible outer ring (annulus fibrosus).

5 天之前 · Between the vertebrae of the spine are thin regions of cartilage known as the intervertebral discs. Intervertebral discs are made of an outer shell known as the annulus fibrosus and a soft, pulpy region known as the nucleus pulposus in the middle.

The vertebral disc in the spine is an interesting and unique structure. The discs throughout the spine have three primary functions: They act as a shock absorbers in the spine, positioned between each bony vertebra. They act as supporting structures that hold the vertebrae of …

2025年1月23日 · An intervertebral disc is a mass of soft tissue located between the vertebrae of the spinal column. It acts as a shock absorber for the spine and allows independent movement of the vertebrae to increase flexibility in the spine.

2025年1月6日 · In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the vertebral column – its function, structure, and clinical significance. Access this feature with pro. The vertebral column has four main functions: Protection – encloses and protects the spinal cord within the spinal canal. Support – carries the weight of the body above the pelvis.

2023年2月22日 · An intervertebral disc is a structure located between adjacent vertebrae of the spine. It consists of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like center called the nucleus pulposus.

2023年12月9日 · Intervertebral discs serve a number of vital functions in the realms of structural support and locomotion. Within the disc itself, the separate components serve different purposes. The NP serves to distribute hydraulic pressure throughout the intervertebral disc.

2024年4月23日 · Intervertebral discs are fibrocartilaginous structures located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae. They form a fibrocartilaginous joint between the vertebral bodies, linking them together.

Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for the spine.