intervertebral disk

discus intervertebralis

A pad of fibrocartilage between the articular surfaces of two successive vertebral centra which has nucleus pulposus at its core.

Type Bone
Parent Structure intervertebral cartilage
Latin Name discus intervertebralis
FMA ID 10446

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the intervertebral disk?
A pad of fibrocartilage between the articular surfaces of two successive vertebral centra which has nucleus pulposus at its core.
What is the Latin name for the intervertebral disk?
The Latin name for the intervertebral disk is discus intervertebralis.

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