In a herniated ("ruptured" or "slipped") disc, the ring of fibrocartilage called the ___________ cracks and the _____________ oozes out. Select one: a. nucleus pulposus; anulus fibrosus b. lamina; nucleus pulposus c. anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus d. anulus fibrosus; body e. nucleus pulposus; lamina
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A herniated disc occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing. Show more…
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A herniated disk occurs when the annulus fibrosus ruptures. The intervertebral disk slips out of place. The spinal cord ruptures. Too much fluid builds up in the nucleus pulposus. All of these are correct.
A herniated disc can occur when the intervertebral disc ruptures.
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