Intervertebral Disc-Functions/Classification/Embryo

Question 1

How does the intervertebral disc attach to the vertebral body?

Answer 1

Sharpey’s fibers from the outer lamellae of the annulus fibrous are firmly embedded into the epiphyseal rims of the adjacent vertebral bodies

Question 2

In what regions of the vertebral column is the space formed between vertebral bodies by the intervertebral disc the greatest?

Answer 2

The cervical and lumbar regions

Question 3

Which curve direction will be associated with the greatest space observed between vertebral bodies?

Answer 3

The lordotic or anterior curves

Question 4

What traditionally either replaces or supports the posterior annulus fibrousus?

Answer 4

The posterior longitudinal ligament

Question 5

What part of the thoracic spine is most susceptible to herniation?

Answer 5

The segments below T8

Question 6

What is the popular theory or intra-abdominal cavity pressure and intervertebral disc response to weight bearing?

Answer 6

Increasing the intra-abdominal cavity pressure will diminish the amount of resistance of intervertebral disc needs to generate by put to 50%

Question 7

Based on histology, what is the classification of the intervertebral disk?

Answer 7

Cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) Symphysis

Question 8

What is the earliest indicator of the position of the adult intervertebral disc?

Answer 8

The intrascerotomal fissure or Fissure of Von Ebner