Intervertebral disc - Wikipedia
网页An intervertebral disc (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column. Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for the spine.
Intervertebral disc - Physiopedia
网页The intervertebral disc (IVD) is important in the normal functioning of the spine. It is a cushion of fibrocartilage and the principal joint between two vertebrae in the spinal column. There are 23 discs in the human spine: 6 in the cervical region (neck), 12 in the thoracic region (middle back), and 5 in the lumbar region (lower back).  
Intervertebral discs: Anatomy, structure and function - Kenhub
网页2024年4月23日 · Intervertebral discs are fibrocartilaginous structures located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae. They form a fibrocartilaginous joint between the vertebral bodies, linking them together. Collectively, the discs contribute up to one-third of the length of the vertebral column, forming an interpose between adjacent vertebrae from …
Intervertebral Discs: Structure, Function, and Disorders
网页2023年2月22日 · An intervertebral disc is a structure located between adjacent vertebrae of the spine. It consists of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like center called the nucleus pulposus. The intervertebral disc acts as a cushion, allowing the spine to bend and twist without damaging the vertebrae.
Intervertebral Disc - Spine - Orthobullets
网页2024年8月18日 · central portion of the intervertebral disc that is surrounded by the annulus fibrosis. composed of type II collagen, water, and proteoglycans. ~88% water. hydrophilic matrix is responsible for height of the intervertebral disc. characterized by compressibility.
Intervertebral disc disease - MedlinePlus
网页Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition characterized by the breakdown (degeneration) of one or more of the discs that separate the bones of the spine (vertebrae), causing pain in the back or neck and frequently in the legs and arms. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition.
Herniated disk - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年10月24日 · A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus. The nucleus is encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior, known as the annulus.
Anatomy, Back, Intervertebral Discs - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年12月9日 · Intervertebral discs serve a number of vital functions in the realms of structural support and locomotion. Within the disc itself, the separate components serve different purposes. The NP serves to distribute hydraulic pressure throughout the intervertebral disc.
Form and function of the intervertebral disc in health and …
网页2014年11月25日 · The intervertebral disc (IVD) is the fibro‐cartilaginous structure that transfers and distributes spinal loads between vertebral bodies while allowing mobility. The IVD consists of three distinct regions, the annulus fibrosus (AF), nucleus pulposus (NP) and the cartilaginous endplate (CEP).
TLIF Surgery: What It Is, Purpose, Procedure & Recovery
网页2024年9月16日 · Intervertebral disks are round disks that separate and cushion your vertebrae (the bones that make up your spine). When your disks wear out or are damaged, they put pressure on your spinal nerves, which can cause chronic lower back pain. During a TLIF, surgeons replace damaged disks with bone grafts. The …