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kgb answers Â» Health & Body Â» Health & Fitness Â» how many disc are in your back? The human spine consists of 33 vertebrae, 23 discs, 31 pairs of nerves, and 140 muscles, as well as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. The discs act as a cushion between the vertebrae (the bony segments of the spine) and are comprised of protein, cartilage, and water.
Degenerative disc disease usually occurs along with pathology of the facet joints. The spine contains 33 vertebrae. Except for the lower one-quarter of the spine, all vertebrae all are movable, or unfused. Each vertebra has two sets of facets joints located on the back of the spine.