Radial trend in murine annulus fibrosus fiber orientation is best explained by vertebral growth.
Ali RazaArthur J MichalekPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2021)
Trends in AF fiber orientation are conserved between mammalian species. Modeling results suggest that the AF tissue microstructure is more likely to be driven by adjacent vertebral body growth than adapted for optimal mechanical performance.