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
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The intervertebral discs are composed of an outer layer called the annulus fibrosus, which is made of tough fibrous tissue, and an inner gel-like core called the nucleus pulposus. These components provide cushioning and support to the spinal column, allowing for flexibility and shock absorption.
Intervertebral discs begin to develop during embryonic growth, around the 6th week of gestation. By the age of 20, the intervertebral discs are fully formed.
The nucleus of the intervertebral disks absorb and disperse stress on the spine. It contains fibers suspended in a gel somewhat like jelly.
Your intervertebral disks have not gotten smaller.
Ruptured inter-vertebral disks can lead to paralysis in a dog because they affect the spinal cord.
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.
The intervertebral discs are made of outer annulus fibrosus, which is basically fibrocartilage.
Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers and provide cushioning between vertebrae in the spine. They are composed of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like core called the nucleus pulposus, which help to distribute forces and allow for movement while protecting the spinal cord.
As a person ages, the disks between the vertebrae degenerate and dry out, and the fibers holding them in place tear