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Scorpion4ik [409]
3 years ago
9

The shock-absorbing pads between the vertebrae are formed of fibrocartilage are called

Biology
1 answer:
Hunter-Best [27]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The correct answer is - inter-vertebral discs.

Explanation:

In between each vertebral body or adjacent vertebrae there is a cushion termed as intervertebral disc. Each discs forms a joint formed of fibrocartilaginous joint that known as symphysis that helps in the absorbing shocks, absorber for the spine. This prevents the friction of the two vertebrae against one another. These discs are the largest structures in the body without vascular supply.

Thus, the correct answer is -  inter-vertebral discs.

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