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The spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide stability to the torso. Between each vertebra is a fibrous bundle of tissue called an intervertebral disc, which acts as a cushion to the spinal column by absorbing the shock and pressure associated with everyday movement.
An intervertebral disc consists of two distinct regions. The firm outer region called the annulus fibrosus maintains the shape of the intervertebral disc. The inner portion, ... more
