Anatomy

Annulus Fibrosus

Outer portion of the intervertebral disc that surrounds the NUCLEUS PULPOSUS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Outer portion of the intervertebral disc that surrounds the NUCLEUS PULPOSUS.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Anulus Fibrosus

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Intervertebral Disc (1963-2016)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A02w.165w.308w.410w.250
  2. A02w.835w.232w.834.432w.250
  3. A10w.165w.382w.350w.050w.250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Annulus Fibrosus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000070616. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000070616
  2. Annulus Fibrosus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4769759