
Herniated Disc and the Annulus Fibrosus
The annulus fibrosus is the tough exterior of the spinal disc that surrounds the soft core. When a disc is herniated, this inner core comes through the annulus fibrosus and into the spinal canal.
The annulus fibrosus is the tough exterior of the spinal disc that surrounds the soft core. When a disc is herniated, this inner core comes through the annulus fibrosus and into the spinal canal.