A herniated disc occurs when
A) the body of a vertebra is fractured.
B) the covering of the spinal cord is torn.
C) there is a fracture of the vertebral arch.
D) there is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus.
E) spinal nerves are cut.

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A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when there is a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc which allows the soft, central portion (the nucleus pulposus) to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings. This condition can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness due to nerve irritation or compression.

A Herniated Disc Occurs When