intervertebral disc

intervertebral disc
the flexible plate of fibrocartilage that connects any two adjacent vertebrae in the backbone. At birth the central part of the disc - the nucleus pulposus - consists of a gelatinous substance, which becomes replaced by cartilage with age. The intervertebral discs account for one quarter of the total length of the backbone; they act as shock absorbers, protecting the brain and spinal cord from the impact produced by running and other movements. See also prolapsed intervertebral disc.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Intervertebral disc — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = disci intervertebrales GraySubject = 72 GrayPage = 289 Caption = Median sagittal section of two lumbar vertebræ and their ligaments. (Intervertebral fibrocartilage labeled at center left.) Caption2 =… …   Wikipedia

  • intervertebral disc — noun a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two) • Syn: ↑intervertebral disk • Hypernyms: ↑disk, ↑disc, ↑saucer • Part Holonyms: ↑spinal column, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • intervertebral disc — the flexible plate of fibrocartilage that connects any two adjacent vertebrae in the backbone. At birth the central part of the disc – the nucleus pulposus – consists of a gelatinous substance, which gradually becomes replaced by cartilage with… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Intervertebral disc disorder — Classification and external resources Cervical vertebra with intervertebral disc ICD 10 M …   Wikipedia

  • Intervertebral disc arthroplasty — Intervertebral disc arthroplasty, or artificial disc replacement, is a type of arthroplasty. It is a surgical procedure in which degenerated intervertebral discs in the spinal column are replaced with artificial ones. The procedure is primarily… …   Wikipedia

  • Intervertebral disc space — The intervertebral disc space is typically defined on an X ray photograph as the space between adjacent vertebrae. In healthy patients, this corresponds to the size of the intervertebral disc. The size of the space can be altered in pathological… …   Wikipedia

  • Intervertebral disc annuloplasty — The term intervertebral disc annuloplasty indicates any procedure aimed at repairing the annulus of a bulging intervertebral disc before it herniates.Intradiscal electrothermal annuloplastyIDET ( Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty )… …   Wikipedia

  • intervertebral disc — noun A disc between the vertebra in the spine …   Wiktionary

  • prolapsed intervertebral disc — (PID) a slipped disc : protrusion of the pulpy inner material of an intervertebral disc through the fibrous outer coat, causing pressure on adjoining nerve roots, ligaments, etc. The condition often results from sudden twisting or bending of the… …   Medical dictionary

  • prolapsed intervertebral disc — PID a ‘slipped disc’: protrusion of the pulpy inner material of an intervertebral disc through a tear in the fibrous outer coat, causing pressure on adjoining nerve roots, ligaments, etc. The condition often results from sudden twisting or… …   The new mediacal dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”