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What are the spinal, cervical and dorsal discs made of?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Cartilage: Cartilage type1 and type 2 cartilage it looks like crab meat and gristle when taling them out surgically.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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