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What cushions vertebrae?
A disc. The circular cushions between the vertebrae are called discs. It can also be spelt disks.
What is a disk in your back?
The disks in your back are structures that act as cushions between the vertebrae of the spine. They contain a jelly-like substance called nucleus pulposus, surrounded by a tough outer layer. The disks help absorb shock and allow for movement of the spine.
What is the location of cartilage?
Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found throughout the body, including in joints, the ear, the nose, and between vertebrae in the spine.
How many bones make up a crocodile spine?
A crocodile's spine is made up of a variable number of bones, typically between 50 to 70 vertebrae. These vertebrae are connected by ligaments and cartilage, providing flexibility and support for the crocodile's body.
How are discs between the vertebrae described?
The discs between the vertebrate are actually made of cartilage, though I am not sure exactly what they are called, or if they have an actual name. But yes, they are made of cartilage and prevent the buildup of friction, which could wear away the bones. Osteoporosis is a dysfunction in which the body's bones lose calcium and get smaller, and can be caused by the decrease in size of these discs.
Can the cushions of cartilage between the vertebrae of the spine be replaced?
Yes, they can. If you look at the link below (an ad) you will find more information:
What cushions vertebrae?
A disc. The circular cushions between the vertebrae are called discs. It can also be spelt disks.
What is a disk in your back?
The disks in your back are structures that act as cushions between the vertebrae of the spine. They contain a jelly-like substance called nucleus pulposus, surrounded by a tough outer layer. The disks help absorb shock and allow for movement of the spine.
Why are there discs of cartilage between the bones in the vertebral column?
The reason there are discs of cartilage between the bones in the vertebral column is because it is to cushion the vertebrae from grinding against each other, which is what happens when arthritis/age sets in, causing the discs of cartilage to erode and letting the vertebrae grind against each other/crush the spinal cord, causing pain and/or paralysis
What is marked bilateral facet osteoarthritis in the cervical spine?
The spine is made up of many vertebrae. These all have cartilage between them to keep your back flexible and to keep the vertebrae apart and allow particular nerves to pass between the vertebrae. osteoarthritis is the wearing out or damage of the cartilage between these vertebrae. This can lead to direct back ache and also interfere with nerves going to the various parts of the body.The cervical spine includes the top 8 vertebrae of the backbone.
What is the location of cartilage?
Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found throughout the body, including in joints, the ear, the nose, and between vertebrae in the spine.
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.
What is your spine made of?
The vertebral column,also called spinal column, spine, or backbone, in vertebrate animals is the flexible column extending from neck to tail, made of a series of bones, the vertebrae. Also ligaments which hold bones to bones are present. Vertebral disks made of fibrocartilage are found between the vertebral bones.
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.
Why do you need cartilage?
So the vertebrae in your spine will not grind agaist each other.
What are the names of the fibrocartilage pads between adjacent bodies of the vertebrae?
The fibrocartilage pads between adjacent bodies of the vertebrae are called intervertebral discs. These discs act as cushions, shock absorbers, and allow for flexibility and movement in the spine.
How many bones make up a crocodile spine?
A crocodile's spine is made up of a variable number of bones, typically between 50 to 70 vertebrae. These vertebrae are connected by ligaments and cartilage, providing flexibility and support for the crocodile's body.
