XI. Intervertebral Disc: Nucelus Pulposus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cervical nucleus pulposus composed of?
A
fibrocartilage
2
Q
What is the consequence of non-aggregated glycosaminoglycans in the lumbar nucleus pulposus?
A
the nucleus pulposus will lose water under deformation conditions
3
Q
What cell is associated with the nucleus pulposus unitl about age seven?
A
notochord cells
4
Q
Which type of collagen is dominant in the nucleus pulposus?
A
collage type II