What outer ring of fibrocartilage protects the inner substance of an intervertebral disc and joins the vertebrae together?

a. lateral mass
b. nucleus pulposus
c. anulus fibrosis
d. transverse costal facet


Ans: c. anulus fibrosis

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a. hand
b. wrist
c. knee
d. foot

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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