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The structures that absorb and disperse stress on the spine are?
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∙ 11y ago
The nucleus of the intervertebral disks absorb and disperse stress on the spine. It contains fibers suspended in a gel somewhat like jelly.
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∙ 11y agoThe nucleus of the intervertebral disks absorb and disperse stress on the spine.
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What does the word paraspinal mean?
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