Nucleus pulposus is seen in
(Intervertebral disc) (210-BDC-1 6th edition) (689-snell 9th edition)* The intervertebral disc is made up of a peripheral annulus fibrosus and a central nucleus pulposus* The physical characteristics permit them to serve as the shock absorbers* No discs are found between the first two cervical vertebrae or in the sacrum or coccyx* Laminae are connected by ligament flava* Spines are connected together by interspinous ligament and the ligamentous nuchae (represents the supra spinous ligament). The ligament gives origin to the splenius rhomboid and trapezius muscle* The intervertebral disces form about one quarter the length of the colomn* Discs are thickest in the lumber region* The most characteristic feature of the thoracic vertebrae is the body has costal facetsStructure of an intervertebral disc, (a) Superior view, (b) arrangement of laminae, and (c) vertical section
Intervertebral disc
Medical meniscus
Brain
Vestibulo cochlear region
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