Joints of the vertebral bodies Intervertebral discs between bodies of adjacent vertebrae, composed of: Nucleus pulposus,an inner soft, pulpy, highly elastic structure (gelatinous core ■ Annulus fibrosus an outer fibrous ring consisting of fibrocartilageJoints of the vertebral bodies Intervertebral discs between bodies of adjacent vertebrae, composed of: ◼ Nucleus pulposus, an inner soft, pulpy, highly elastic structure (gelatinous core ) ◼ Annulus fibrosus an outer fibrous ring consisting of fibrocartilage