Final Intervertebral Disc Cartilaginous End Plate And Transition Zones Flashcards
What is the thinnest part of the cartilage end plate
The central part, over the nucleus pulposus
What part of the vertebral body will the cartilage end plate cover
The cancellous bone at the top or broom of the vertebral body
What part of the vertebral body upper and lower surfaces will the cartilage end plate not cover
The epiphyseal rims
What is the principle type of collagen fibers within the cartilage end plate
The type II collagen fiber
What is the direction of collagen fibers within the cartilage end plate
Cartilage fibers are aligned anterior to posterior
What is the attachment site for collagen fibers of the inner lamellae of the annulus fibrosus
The cartilaginous end plate
What cell type is associated with the cartilage end plate
Chondrocytes
What is the earliest indicator of intervertebral disc pathology or degeneration
Changes in the histology of the cartilage end plate
What is the cartilage end plate derived from
The epiphyseal plate
What area of maximum metabolic activity in the intervertebral disc
The transition zone
