Description

This 3D model illustrates the cartilaginous joints of the vertebral column, specifically the intervertebral synchondroses, which include the intervertebral discs located between adjacent vertebral bodies. These joints are classified as secondary cartilaginous joints (symphyses). These structures allow limited movement between vertebrae while providing shock absorption and maintaining spinal alignment. This model highlights how the vertebral bodies are interconnected via these cartilaginous joints, contributing to both the flexibility and load-bearing capacity of the spine.