Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
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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