Discs of the SpineThe
spine is formed by 33 interlocking bones called vertebrae. Located between each
pair of vertebrae is a disc. The disc is composed of a capsule of connective
tissue surrounding a soft, jellylike center. These discs absorb shock and
provide flexibility within the spine. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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