Intervertebral Disc

• Nucleus pulposus

  • gel-like
  • 80-90% water

• Annulus Fibrosus

  • fiber orientation 45-65o
  • lamellar structure
  • injury posterior-lateral region

• Endplates

  • cartilage lining the vertebral body

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