Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
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ISBN: 9781269752862
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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The underlying pathology responsible for the herniated discs.

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The herniated discs are the problem which is associated with the spinal cord of an organism. These problems arise due to the rubbery discs between the individual vertebrae of the spinal cord. The spinal cord has a soft interior and the thick exterior covering. The herniated discs occur when the jelly-like substance which is present in the interior of the spinal cord flows outward into the exterior of the spine due to any type of tear.

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