Which structures within the spine act as shock absorbers and permit spinal column movement?

A) synovial joints
B) intervertebral disks
C) vertebrae
D) ligaments

Intervertebral Disks

The cartilage pads that sit between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing for flexibility.

Synovial Joints

Joints encased in a fluid-filled capsule, allowing for wide range of motion and flexibility, such as knees and elbows.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones at joints.