A Herniated Disc Occurs When

question 100

Multiple Choice

A herniated disc occurs when

• A) the body of a vertebra is fractured.
• B) the covering of the spinal cord is torn.
• C) there is a fracture of the vertebral arch.
• D) there is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus.
• E) spinal nerves are cut.

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