Vertebra: A single bone of the vertebral column, which houses and protects the spinal cord while supporting the body’s structure.
Intervertebral Discs:Cushion-like pads situated between each vertebra, acting as shock absorbers to prevent bones from rubbing against each other.
Ligaments:Tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones or cartilage at a joint or supports organs, attaching especially to the vertebrae at various points including around the spinous processes