1 Know what a set and an element are. 2  Write a mathematical statement with an equal sign or an inequality.  Identify what numbers belong to the set of natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real numbers.
Discogenic spondylosis, which is often thought of as a form of spinal osteoarthritis, refers to a degenerative condition that affects the joints of the spine.
Spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis) is a degenerative disorder that may cause loss of normal spinal structure and function. Although aging is the primary cause, the location and rate of degeneration is individual. The degenerative process of spondylosis may affect the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (low back) regions of the spine. Spondylosis often affects the following spinal elements: