Vertebral comlum

Question 1

Anulus fibrosis

Answer 1

Anulus fibrosis is the fibrocartilaginous part of the disc that is smaller posteriorly, and it covers the nucleus pulposus. It also is attached to the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments.

Question 2

Nucleus Pulposus

Answer 2

Nucleus Pulposus is the gelatinous layer that is present inside the anulus fibrosis in the intervertebral disks. It acts as a shock absorber and over time, loses fluid and eventually is replaced by fibro cartilage.

Question 3

4 stages of herniated disc

Answer 3

degeneration, prolapse, extrusion and sequestration

Question 4

What herniated discs does it normally occur in

Answer 4

L4/L5/S1 in older people, C5/C6/C7 of younger people

Question 5

Facet joints, what disease is related to it

Answer 5

Synovial joints are found between the superior and inferior articular facets of the adjacent vertebrae. They help with free movement. When they are affected by osteoarthritis, are near the intervertebral foramen and osteophytes may impinge on the spinal nerve and cause pain.

Question 6

Which column is the smallest

Answer 6

Cervical

Question 7

What process comes out of all the cervical vertebrae foramina

Answer 7

Transverse foramina