Question

within an intervertebral disc, which structure provides the tough outer layer of fibrocartilage and which structure provides the soft inner core for resiliency and shock absorption? (figure 9 - 6)
anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus
anular ligament; spinous ligament
anulus pulposus; nucleus fibrosus
nucleus pulposus; anulus fibrosus
nucleus fibrosus; anulus pulposus

Explanation:

The anulus fibrosus is the tough outer - layer of fibrocartilage of the intervertebral disc, and the nucleus pulposus is the soft inner core for resiliency and shock absorption.

Answer:

A. anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus