GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE

TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of cartilage is found in the inter-vertebral discs?
A
hyaline
B
elastic
C
fibrous
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A Fibrous cartilage .

Detailed explanation-2: -An intervertebral disc (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column. Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for the spine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fibrocartilage is a dense, whitish tissue with a distinct fibrous texture. It forms the intervertebral discs of the spine and menisci of the knee, as well as smaller structures such as the glenoid and acetabular labra, and the lining of bony grooves for tendons.

Detailed explanation-4: -The intervertebral disc is made up of two components: the annulus fibrosus and thenucleus pulposus. The annulus fibrosus is the outer portion of the disc. It is composed of layers of collagen and proteins, called lamellae.

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