Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321883322
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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The cause of the decrease in height in the older age.

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The human vertebral column contains a fibrocartilaginous symphysis, which is present in between two adjacent vertebrae. This is called intervertebral disc. The main functions of this disc is to help in movement of vertebrae, separate one vertebrae from another, and the transmission of load from one vertebra to another.

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