This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc., Subject name: Anatomy
Nucleus pulposus is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Intervertebral disc, B. Medical meniscus, C. Brain, D. Vestibulo cochlear region
A: Intervertebral disc
Answer: A: Intervertebral disc 
Explanation: (Intervertebral disc) (210-BDC-1 6th edition) (689-snell 9th edition)* The intervertebral disc is made up of a peripheral annulus fibrosus and a central nucleus pulposus* The physical characteristics permit them to serve as the shock absorbers* No discs are found between the first two cervical vertebrae or in the sacrum or coccyx* Laminae are connected by ligament flava* Spines are connected together by interspinous ligament and the ligamentous nuchae (represents the supra spinous ligament). The ligament gives origin to the splenius rhomboid and trapezius muscle* The intervertebral disces form about one quarter the length of the colomn* Discs are thickest in the lumber region* The most characteristic feature of the thoracic vertebrae is the body has costal facetsStructure of an intervertebral disc, (a) Superior view, (b) arrangement of laminae, and (c) vertical section