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a ring of concentric lamellae of fibrocarilage forming the circumference of the IV disc
inserts into the rim of the vertebral bodies
provides a STRONG BOND between adjacent vertebrae |
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| Intervertebral dics are what kind of joint? |
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| symphysis: a cartilaginoud joint designed for weight bearing and strength |
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the gelatinous, highly elastic central core of the iv disc
has a high water content that decreases with age
acts as a SHOCK ABSORBER and a simi-fluid ball bearing
*acascular |
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| Anterior longitudial ligament |
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along the anterior surfaces of the vert. bodies and iv discs
helps prevent hyerextension |
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| posterior longitudinal ligament |
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| located within the vertebral canal and attached along the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies and discs |
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located between laminae of adjecent vert
helps maintain upright posture |
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| inites the tips of the spinous processes |
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| thickening og the supraspinal ligaments in the cervical region |
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| between the bases of spinous proceses |
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| between transverse processes |
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| between head of the rib and two adjacent vert, plus iv disc |
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| between tubercle of the rib and the transverse process |
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