#intervertebral_disc__intervertebral_disk a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two)
supertype: disc__disk__saucer something with a round shape like a flat circular plate
part of: spinal_column__vertebral_column__vertebralcolumn__spine__backbone__back__rachis the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
part of: axial_skeleton__axialskeleton the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs
part of: endoskeleton the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
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