Observations on morphologic changes in the aging and degenerating human disc: Secondary collagen alterations

Observations on morphologic changes in the aging and degenerating human disc: Secondary collagen alterations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the annulus, collagen fibers that make up the lamellae have a wavy, planar crimped pattern. This crimping plays a role in disc biomechanical function by allowing collagen fibers to stretch during compression. The relationship betw...

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Main Authors: Hanley Edward N, Gruber Helen E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/3/9

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