Which statement is false concerning cervical intervertebral discs?
A) The disc structure is the same as in the lumbar region.
B) The annulus fibrosus thins as it travels posteriorly.
C) The annulus fibrosus does not completely enclose the nucleus pulposus.
D) The lateral aspect of the disc is not covered in the cervical region by the annulus fibrosus.

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The disc structure is not the same in the cervical and lumbar regions. Cervical discs are smaller, thinner, and have a relatively larger nucleus pulposus compared to the annulus fibrosus.

Which Statement Is False Concerning Cervical Intervertebral Discs