What Causes a Herniated Intervertebral Disc

question 5

Multiple Choice

What causes a herniated intervertebral disc?

• A) A tear in the nucleus pulposus
• B) A protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through the annulus fibrosis
• C) Displacement of the annulus fibrosis between the laminae
• D) Failure of the spinous processes to restrict movement of the intervertebral disc

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