Between the vertebral bones of the spine is an intervertebral disc. The discs provide a cushion or shock absorber for the spine. Each disc is made up of two parts. The center, called the nucleus, is spongy.
appeals court - a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies. appellate court, court of appeals. court, judicature, tribunal - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business. circuit court of appeals - one of the twelve federal United States courts of appeals that cover a group of states known as a `circuit'.
An appeal generally is heard in the appellate district in. which the superior court is located. To begin the process, the appealing party ï¬les a written notice of appeal with the. clerk of the superior court in which the proceeding took. place.