Assertion: intervertebral disc's nucleus pulposus | /r/CapableOf | provide cushioning
Facets:
value: to the spinal column
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for the spine
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: A healthy, well-hydrated disc will contain a great deal of water in its center, known as the nucleus pulposus, which provides cushioning and flexibility for the spine.
text: The disks are filled with a gelatinous substance, called the nucleus pulposus, which provides cushioning to the spinal column.