nucleus pulposus, nucleus gelatinosus or vertebral pulp

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Introduction

Soft fibrocartilage central part of the intervertebral disk surrounded by the anulus fibrosis. It is thought to be a derivative of the notochord.

The nucleus pulposus is prone to herniation when the surrounding anulus fibrosis is compromised.

More general terms

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999