Neck

Question 1

age changes in cervical spine affecting discs

Answer 1

1. begin at puberty and are established in early adult life
2. uncovertebral clefts appear by 12 years and fine fissures extend across the discs of young adults
3. 35-40 the nucleus and posterior annulus are usually completely fissured
4. late middle and old age, disc thinning and disc reabsorbsion common
5. other spinal regions, age related changes occur in lat middle life or old age