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What are the shock absorbers between vertebrate called?
First . . . one spinal bone is a vertebra (VERT uh brah). Multiple spinal bones are vertebrae (VERT uh bray). An animal with a spine is said to be a vertebrate animal. Vertebrae are separated by spinal discs which act as shock absorbers.
What is the function of the intervertebrae discs?
Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae in the spine, providing cushioning and flexibility to the spine. They also help maintain the spacing between the vertebrae and allow for movement of the spine in different directions.
What are intervertebral disc?
Think of them as gel-filled shock absorbers between the bones that make up your back-bone, your spine.
What are the things you clip onto tennis rackets called?
Shock absorbers
What is the fibrous elastic tissue that lies between each of the bones of the spine?
Intervertebral discs are the fibrous, elastic tissue that lie between each of the bones in the spine. They function as shock absorbers.
What functions as shock absorbers and separates vertebraes?
Intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers and provide cushioning between vertebrae in the spine. They are composed of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like core called the nucleus pulposus, which help to distribute forces and allow for movement while protecting the spinal cord.
What do shock absorbers do?
mabye they "absorb shock!" 2nd Answer: In actual fact, shock absorbers do not absorb shock: the springs do that. The "shock absorbers" dampen rebound (Bouncing). In a bike, the spring is built right around the dampener part.
What acts as a shock absorber in your body?
You have the cartilages in the joints, which act as mechanical shock absorbers. But then you have other functional shock absorbers. You have arches in the foot, which act as shock absorbers. Then when you jump down, you have that spring like movement of the legs. That act as a shock absorbers.
Are the arches of the foot mianly shock absorbers?
no, shock absorbers are in your knees and back. Some people have flat feet.
Does a 2004 Ford Ranger have shocks or struts?
For a 2004 Ford Ranger : Shock absorbers , front and rear
Are shock absorbers part of the suspesion?
Yes they are typically, 1992 BMW E36 for say has shock absorbers which are safety measures for accidents. They install behind bumpers to allow a 6" movement in the event you hit something (shock absorbers)
What are the names of the fibrocartilage pads between adjacent bodies of the vertebrae?
The fibrocartilage pads between adjacent bodies of the vertebrae are called intervertebral discs. These discs act as cushions, shock absorbers, and allow for flexibility and movement in the spine.
