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The discs of cartilage, known as intervertebral discs, serve as shock absorbers between the vertebrae in the spine. They provide cushioning and support, allowing for flexibility and movement while maintaining spinal alignment. Additionally, these discs help distribute loads and reduce friction during activities such as bending and twisting. Their structure enables them to withstand compression and tension, contributing to overall spinal health.
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What are discs?
Discs are pads of fiber and cartilage that contain rubbery tissue
In-vertebral discs are made of?
fibro cartilage
What are the upper cervical discs?
The discs of cartilage between the vertebrae in the upper part of the neck.
What is the function of cartlidge?
Cartilage acts as a cushion and reduces the friction between the bones and in some cases holds bones together, like rib cartilage. Cartilage is found in between bones, in the nose, ears and intervertebral discs just to name a few.
Does elastic or hyaline cartilage make up the intervertebral discs?
The intervertebral discs are made up of fibrocartilage, which is a type of cartilage that has both collagen fibers and cartilage cells. This fibrocartilage provides strength and cushioning to the intervertebral discs, allowing them to absorb shock and maintain the structure of the spine.
What are articular discs composed of?
Articular discs are composed of fibrocartilage, which is a combination of dense connective tissue and cartilage. They have a dense outer layer for strength and a more cartilaginous inner layer for flexibility. These discs are found in joints where they help improve the joint's stability and function.
What kinda of tissue composes the intevertebral discs?
Cartilage
What type of cartilage has a great deal of collagen in the matrix?
We call cartilage that is high in fiber fibrous cartilage. Fibrous cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
Pads of are located between the vertebrae?
The pads of are located between the vertebrae are called intervertebral discs. These discs act as shock absorbers and provide cushioning between the vertebrae to support the spine's flexibility and movement. Over time, these discs can degenerate, leading to conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
Why are there discs of cartilage in our backbones?
The cartilage discs are the intervertebral discs. These are present to help cushion the bones to prevent the bones grinding into each other (which would cause severe arthritis by the age of 30 if there were no discs). Also, the discs help keep the spine flexible, so you can bend, turn and twist throughout the neck and torso.
What are intervertebral discs composed of?
The intervertebral discs are made of outer annulus fibrosus, which is basically fibrocartilage.
Connective tissue that makes up the intervertebral discs?
Fibrous cartilage
