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'.
1 The California superior courts are general jurisdiction courts. 2  Limited Jurisdiction, which means that a court has restrictions on the cases it can decide. 3  Small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction. 4  It can only hear and decide cases that claim damages of $10,000 or less. Limited Jurisdiction, which means that a court has restrictions on the cases it can decide. 2  Small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction. 3  It can only hear and decide cases that claim damages of $10,000 or less.