Disorders of the Skeleton. Fractures Any break in a bone.
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Herniated Disc
Ligaments of intervertebral discs become weak or injured, the surrounding fibrocartilage may rupture causing the material inside the disc to protrude and press on spinal nerves.
Spina Bifida
Laminae of the vertebrae do not unite at the midline which can allow the meninges or spinal cord to protrude from the spine.