Fibrocartilage cushion between the vertebrae.
A ring of cartilage and fibrous tissue with a pulpy or gel-like center located between the vertebrae of the spine. Discs act as shock absorbers and contribute to the spine’s flexibility.
The connective tissue formed between each vertebra in the spinal column.
A round plate of cartilage which separates two vertebrae in the spinal column.
Fibrocartilaginous disc found between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column, except the first two (the axis and the atlas).
Fibrous tissue also known as the anulus fibrosus that surrounds the gelatinous center, called the nucleus pulposus, between the adjacent vertebrae.
The fibrous disc that acts as a cushion between the bony vertebrae, enabling them to rotate and bend one on another. The disc tends to degenerate with age and may get ruptured and displaced prolapsed or slipped disc as a result of sudden strenuous action. Prolapsed disc occurs mainly in the lower back; it is more common in men than in women, and in the 30-40 age group.
Intervertebral disc is a fluid-filled cushion that separates each bony vertebra in the back.
One of the flattened, circular, plate-like structures containing cartilage that encircle the joints connecting adjacent vertebrae within the spinal column is referred to as an intervertebral disc. These discs consist of a fibrous outer layer and a soft, gelatinous core. Their primary function is to serve as shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae during various movements of the spine. However, as individuals age, intervertebral discs gradually lose their suppleness and become more prone to injury. One common issue is disc prolapse, commonly known as a “slipped” disc.
The cartilaginous disc positioned between the vertebrae of the spine serves as a shock absorber. When this disc ruptures or compresses one of the spinal nerves, which emerge in pairs between the vertebrae, it results in pain along the path of that nerve. This leads to the distinctive symptoms and indicators associated with the condition often referred to as “disc trouble,” also known as a slipped disc.