absorb shock
An intervertebral disk in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region. Alternative terms: Intervertebral Disk Displacement; Disk Displacement, Intervertebral; Disk Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disk; Displacements, Intervertebral Disk; Intervertebral Disk Displacements; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Disc Displacement, Intervertebral; Disc Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disc; Displacements, Intervertebral Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacements; Disk, Herniated; Disks, Herniated; Herniated Disk; Herniated Disks; Slipped Disk; Disk, Slipped; Disks, Slipped; Slipped Disks; Disk Prolapse; Disk Prolapses; Prolapse, Disk; Prolapses, Disk; Prolapsed Disk; Disk, Prolapsed; Disks, Prolapsed; Prolapsed Disks; Herniated Disc; Disc, Herniated; Discs, Herniated; Herniated Discs; Lumbar is referring to the lower back L1-L5
The intervertebral disc has undergone compression.
Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae in the spine, providing cushioning and flexibility to the spine. They also help maintain the spacing between the vertebrae and allow for movement of the spine in different directions.
No, the intervertebral disc is not made up of hyaline cartilage. The intervertebral disc is composed of fibrocartilage, which is a specialized type of cartilage that is tough and able to withstand compressive forces in the spine.
Intervertebral discs
Diseases of the Intervertebral Disc producing Backache.
It is popularly known as a slipped disc
Mean intervertebral disc spaces refer to the average height or distance between adjacent vertebrae in the spine, indicating the health and integrity of the intervertebral discs. When these spaces are preserved, it suggests that the discs are maintaining their normal structure and hydration, which is essential for proper spinal function and mobility. Preservation of these spaces can also indicate a lower risk of degenerative disc disease or other spinal disorders. Regular monitoring through imaging can help assess the condition of these disc spaces over time.
The Bryan disc is a flexible disc or ring of titanium and Teflon that is used to replace the intervertebral disc in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Neurologic
Significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 is a nerve impingement which may be painful or cause loss of feeling. A minor diffuse disc bulge is a minor bulge of the affected disc.
They have none since they don't have backbones which are comprised of discs.