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2006-08-22 15:27:03 · 8 answers · asked by Pim 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The intervertebral disc is not strictly just a layer of cartillage. It is made up of a very fibrous outer ring a bit like a gristly donut (the 'anulus fibrosus') with an inner core of more jelly-like material. Between them they act a bit like a shock absorber for all that jogging and stuff. Sometimes if put under excessive strain, or if they're a bit worn out, some of the jelly pokes out of the donut and can press on some of the nerves as they leave the spinal cord. This is painful and is what is know as a 'slipped disc', though as you can see the disc has not actually slipped!
2006-08-22 23:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by Silver Fox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disc.
2006-08-22 22:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disc, when dislocates itgives very pain.
2006-08-24 20:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disc
2006-08-22 23:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jane S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disc
2006-08-22 22:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by brad4ever 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
vertebreal discs
2006-08-22 22:29:11 · answer #6 · answered by Callie Kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disc, or disk
2006-08-22 22:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disc.
2006-08-22 22:28:53 · answer #8 · answered by tadams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋