The reason is that the word tear suggests that some type of trauma lead to the separation or break in the fibers. Most of the time, the tears are a result of long-term, often age-related degenerative changes in the disc and spine. Given that, the standardized term doctors do use is annular fissure..
North Carolina was founded in 1663 by King Charles II. North Carolina joined the US on November 21st, 1789. It was the 12th state to join. In 1663, King Charles II issuedâ¦ a royal charter to eight nobles to settle the area south of Virginia.
Report Abuse. The Carolinas is a term used in the United States to refer collectively to the states of North and South Carolina. The Carolinas were known as the Province of Carolina during America's colonial period, from 1663â1710. Prior to that, the land was considered part of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, from 1609â63. The province, named Carolina to honor King Charles I of England, was divided into South Carolina and North Carolina in 1729, although the actual date is the subject of debate.