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Diagram of cartilage?
Cartilage is a connective tissue found between bones, joints, the ear, the nose, the rib cage, and at the inter-vertebral discs to act as shock absorbers.
What vertebral level is the sternal angle of Louis?
at the level of the inter-vertebral disc between T4 and T5.
Two factors that permit flexability of the vertebral column?
The presence of the discs and the S-shaped or springlike construction of the vertebral column prevent shock to the head in walking and running and provide flexibility to the body trunk.
The annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus are components of what?
Inter-vertebral disc
What is the function of the inter vertebral disks?
Shock absorbent between each vertebrae which keeps them separated when impacted by movement
What does discogenic mean?
Relating to a disorder originating in or from an inter-vertebral disk. In many instances it is referred to as lower back pain. Viper1
What is the cartilage pads of the spine called?
The fibrocartilage cushions between the vertebrae in the column are named for their positions along the vertebral bodies, and are called the intervertebral disks. They have a thick outer ring of cartilage called the Annulus Fibrosus as well as a much softer center called the Nucleus Pulposus. This is not where the nerve tissue passes through, as some would suggest. Its purpose is to allow the joints to flex to some degree and to provide cushion for any axial compression that may occur. The only exception to the disk arrangement is that the first cervical vertebra does not have a body to articulate with the vertebra below it.The cartilage between the vertebrae of the spine forms the spinal discs, or intervertebral fibrocartilage. Each disc has a tough outer ring surrounding more flexible fibers that float in a protein gel. There are 23 discs in the entire spine.
Can ruptured intervertebral disks lead to paralysis in a dog?
Ruptured inter-vertebral disks can lead to paralysis in a dog because they affect the spinal cord.
How do the discs and vertebrae help your spine?
One of the most important functions of disks is protecting the vertebrae and the nerves and blood vessels between the vertebrae. The disks also lend flexibility to the spinal cord, facilitating movements
What bone is inter tubercular groove found on?
Humerus
Openings provide exit of spinal nerves?
The spinal nerves exit from the vertebral column through openings between adjacent vertebrae. These openings, called intervertebral foramina, are located just in front of the facet joints. They exit from what are called intervertebral foramina (foramen means opening).
What does diagnosis code 722.0 mean?
A Diagnosis Code is a billable medical code that can be used to specify a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim. 722.0 = Displacement of Cervical Inter vertebral Disc without Myelopathy.
