Assertion: intervertebral disc | /r/CapableOf | absorb shock
Facets:
value: in order to prevent damage
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: They act to stabilize and mobilize the spine, and also to absorb shock that results from movement, in order to prevent damage to the body.
text: The intervertebral discs in the spine provide support, absorb shock, and help to maintain the proper shape and structure of the back.