Intervertebral disks

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intervertebral_disks)

Intervertebral discs (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lie between adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Each disc forms a cartilaginous joint to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, and acts as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Intervertebral fibrocartilage

Approved Date
03-Apr-2013

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