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It is the cartilage between the vertebrae of your spine. The phrase sometimes also refers to the vertebrae itself.

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Can you use a DVD lens cleaner for a Honda GPS navigation?

Got a disk read error when I selected a program destination from our list. Tried a disk cleaner no luck. Checked disk for defect none found. Put disk back in same error. I clean with disk with isopropyl rubbing alcohol. DO not rub it on the disk, pat the disk with a very wet lint free towel or paper towel till the disk is wet. I let it soak for a few minutes. Very careful pat it with another paper towel till dry. I let it sit for 1 hour to insure it was dry. I put it back in trouble and error message gone been a month. Hope this help.


The Population II stars in your galaxy are located a in the halo but not in the disk b in neither the halo nor the disk c in both the halo and the disk d in the disk but n?

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Is a ruptured disk the same as a budging disk?

No. The disk between the vertebra is like a sandwich. It has a filling that we call a disk. If the disk is pushed out a little bit, it is called a budging disk. If it comes out most of the way or all the way, it is a ruptured disk. This is more serious as it can push on the nerves so much so that you will need surgery. The other can sometimes be treated by physical therapy but it can get worse and rupture.


Where does a disk herniation most often occur?

A disk herniation most often occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) or the neck (cervical spine). These are the areas of the spine that experience the most movement and stress, making them more susceptible to injury.


What is a prominent posterior disk margin osteophytosis?

A prominent posterior disk margin osteophytosis refers to a bony outgrowth or spur that forms along the edge of a spinal disk in the lower back. This condition is commonly seen in degenerative disc disease or spinal arthritis and can lead to pain and limited mobility in the affected area. Treatment options may include physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery.

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Which medical problems can be fixed by a cervical disk surgery?

The medical problems that can be fixed by a cervical disk surgery are all back problems such as rupturing a disk in one's back which can cause the need for surgery.


Why is it a good idea to write protect a floppy disk?

It is a good idea to write protect on a floppy disk because it is a back to make sure the disk doesn't get overwritten. A disk can also be write protected by pushing a small tab on top of the disk to reveal a hole.


How can I fix my full hard disk?

There is nothing to fix, buy a bigger disk and move the files.


What are the different forms of disk related back injuries?

There are three types of disk injuries. A protruded disk is one that is intact but bulging. In an extruded disk, the fibrous wrapper has torn and the NP has oozed out, but is still connected to the disk. In a sequestered disk.


How do you put shivering isles on your PS3 with the disc?

first put in s.i. disk and then oblivian disk and then put the s.i. disk back in you my have to do it a few times but it will work.


What do you do when your playstation says disk read error and the disk is brand new?

you take it back and ask for a working copy === ===


What is artificial disc replacement?

Artificial disk replacement is a surgery used to relieve back pain. Disk replacement surgery replaces an intervertebral disk with a mechanical device.


How do you fix mw3 disk read error?

try applying rubbing alcohol to the back of the disk. not too much though.


Can you write on a CD with a sharpie?

As long as it's not on the back of the disk,yes.


Can you convert dynamic disk back to a basic disk without losing data?

You can convert dynamic back to basic, but you will loose all your data. Otherwise, you should install a 3rd software, eg.Dynamic Disk Converter, to finish conversion, a better way to reverse back dynamic disk to basic without data loss. To learn more, call on http://www.dynamic-disk.com/


What does the medical term disk mean pertaining to the back?

The word disk, as it applies to the back, refers to elastic tissue that sits between the vertebrae. These disks absorb shock during movement.


Can someone walk without the disk in their lower back?

yes