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Joints & ligaments

Intervertebral disc T5-T6

Discus intervertebralis T5-T6

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System
Joints & ligaments
Regions
Trunk, Thorax, Back
Part of
Intervertebral symphysis
Intervertebral disc T5-T6 (Discus intervertebralis T5-T6) highlighted in a 3D model of the human body
3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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An intervertebral disc (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.

Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for the spine.

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Names

Latin
Discus intervertebralis T5-T6
English
Intervertebral disc T5-T6
French
Disque intervertébral T5-T6
Spanish
Disco intervertebral T5-T6
Portuguese
Disco intervertebral T5-T6

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