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What connective tissue forms pads in backbone?
Fibrocartilage is the connective tissue that forms pads in the backbone, specifically in the intervertebral discs. These discs help cushion the vertebrae during movement and provide stability to the spine.
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 is located between the vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae. These discs act as cushions and provide flexibility to the spine, allowing for movement and protecting the bones from rubbing against each other.
What are the joints between the vertebrae of the backbone?
The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are called intervertebral joints. These joints are formed by the articulation of the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs, which help provide stability, flexibility, and cushioning to the spine.
How does the structure of the backbone relate to its function?
The backbone's structure of alternating vertebrae and intervertebral discs provides support, flexibility, and protection for the spinal cord. The vertebrae allow for movement while the discs act as shock absorbers. This structure also enables the backbone to maintain posture and protect vital organs.
Is a backbone a intervertebral disk?
No. "Backbone" is a common name for the spinal/vertebral column. Intervertebral disks are the the pieces of cartilage found between the individual vertebral bones in the column/backbone.
What is intervertebral Disc Displacement Lumbar?
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
What is pertaining to the backbone?
Intervertebral
What is pertaining to between the backbone?
Intervertebral
What is disk removal?
It is the removal of an intervertebral disk
How do you use Intervertebral disk in a sentence?
The intervertebral disc has undergone compression.
What is diskectomy?
The surgical removal of a portion of an intervertebral disk
What is the strong fibrous tissue outer periphery of the intervertebral disk called?
The strong fibrous tissue outer periphery of the intervertebral disk is called the annulus fibrosus.
What has the author Horst Wenker written?
Horst Wenker has written: 'Lumbaler Bandscheibenvorfall und Lumboischialgie' -- subject(s): Diseases, Intervertebral Disk Displacement, Intervertebral disk, Lumbar vertebrae
What has the author Patricia J Luttgen written?
Patricia J. Luttgen has written: 'Canine intervertebral disk disease' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Diseases, Dogs, Hernia, Intervertebral disk
Who does diskectomy?
The surgical removal of a portion of an intervertebral disk
What do Intervertebral disk look like?
Cylindrical elastic-like gel pads
