HUMAN ANATOMY BY CATEGORY
Head Anatomy
Neck Anatomy
Shoulder Anatomy
Back Anatomy
Chest Anatomy
Abdominal Anatomy
Hip Anatomy
Upper Leg Anatomy
Knee Anatomy
Lower Leg Anatomy
Ankle Anatomy
Foot Anatomy
Upper Arm Anatomy
Elbow Anatomy
Forearm Anatomy
Wrist Anatomy
Hand Anatomy
Skin Anatomy
Internal Organ Anatomy
Disks Anatomy
Overview
Intervertebral disks separate each individual
vertebra
, providing a cushioning layer between other surrounding vertebrae. These disks are flexible pads of cartilage, each with a soft center and fibrous outer layer that allows for the disk to change shape when vertebral movements are required. The disks are held in place by ligaments that run along the length of the
spine
, attaching the body of each vertebra and helping to prevent any excessive movement from occurring.
Related Injuries
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Ruptured Disc
Related Surgeries
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Discectomy
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Spinal Fusion
Referenced Material
Anatomica’s Body Atlas. (2002). San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press (pg. 103)