The subcutaneous layer is the deepest skin layer. It protects a person’s body and keeps it warm. This layer also provides insulation and protection for vital tissues such as muscles, bones, and ...

What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of the discs between the vertebrae in the spine, as well as arthritis in the spine’s facet joints. An ...

Abstract: Decay-like fracture is a new type of fracture of composite insulator that is different from normal fracture and brittle fracture. The fracture surface of the glass fiber reinforced polymer ...

They act as shock absorbers and provide the normal flexibility of the spinal column. Each disc’s normal location is directly adjacent to the spinal nerves. A herniated disc (also known as a disc ...

Abstract: A new method for measuring the output (I/sub D/-V/sub D/) characteristics of SOI MOSFET's without self-heating is described. The method uses short pulses with a low repetition rate, and a ...

The annulus fibrosus is the outer part of the disc, which encases the nucleus pulposus and is made of strong fibers arranged in concentric layers. An annular fissure occurs when these fibers begin to ...

Cervical myelopathy results from compression of the spinal cord in the neck (cervical area of the spine). Symptoms of cervical myelopathy may include problems with fine motor skills, pain or stiffness ...