Question

When this ring is compromised, the gel-like nucleus, which is called the ________________ can ooze out and compress the spinal cord or a spinal nerve

Answer 1

Nucleus Pulposus

Step-by-step explanation:

The intervertebral discs are the shock-absorbing cushions between each pair of vertebrae in your spine. Each disc has a strong outer ring of fibers, called the annulus, and a soft, gelatinous center, called the nucleus pulposus.