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The compressible cartilage pads between consecutive vertebrae are called:
Options
A Facets
B Zygapophyses
C Intervertebral discs
Correct Answer
D Centra
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The compressible cartilage pads between consecutive vertebrae are called intervertebral discs. These fibrocartilaginous discs act as shock absorbers, allow slight movement, and provide flexibility to the vertebral column.

Hint

These structures act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae.

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