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Joints & ligaments

Intervertebral disc T9-T10

Discus intervertebralis T9-T10

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System
Joints & ligaments
Regions
Trunk, Thorax, Back
Part of
Intervertebral symphysis
Intervertebral disc T9-T10 (Discus intervertebralis T9-T10) highlighted in a 3D model of the human body
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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 T9-T10
English
Intervertebral disc T9-T10
French
Disque intervertébral T9-T10
Spanish
Disco intervertebral T9-T10
Portuguese
Disco intervertebral T9-T10

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