Annulus fibrosus disci intervertebralis

Definition

The ring of fibrocartilage and fibrous tissue forming the circumference of the intervertebral disc; surrounds the nucleus pulposus, which is prone to herniation when the annulus fibrosus is compromised.

Also known as anulus fibrosus (diskus intervertebralis), anulus fibrosus of intervertebral disk — per UBERON

The Annulus fibrosus disci intervertebralis is a part of the Musculoskeletal.