Nukleus Pulposus. The nucleus pulposus is the soft gelatinous central portion of the intervertebral disk that moves within the disk with changes in posture In the normal disk the nucleus pulposus moves anteriorly with lumbar extension and frequently communicates with the epidural space and surrounding structures.
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The nucleus pulposus is located in the spine between two vertebrae where it plays a major role in providing the spine with shock absorption during movement It prevents bone to bone contact reducing the possibility of injuries and pain.
Nucleus Pulposus an overview ScienceDirect Topics
The meaning of NUCLEUS PULPOSUS is an elastic pulpy mass lying in the center of each intervertebral fibrocartilage and regarded as a remnant of the notochord.
Nucleus pulposus Definition & Meaning MerriamWebster
Nucleus pulposus herniation is the most common cause of sciatic pain and one of the most common indications for spine surgery worldwide[1] This condition presents as a displacement of the nucleus pulposus beyond the intervertebral disc space Author Franco L De Cicco Gaston O Camino WillhuberPublish Year 2019.
The makeup of the nucleus pulposus allows it to play an essential role in the flexibility and stability of the spine It is made up of water type II collagen chondrocytelike cells and proteoglycans (sulfated glycosaminoglycans) These constituents help the NP to be elastic allow it to be flexible under stress and resist compression.
