Intervertebral discs (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lie between adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint to allow slight movement of the vertebrae and acts as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together. Their role as shock absorbers is crucial.
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