GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE

TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of cartilage is between our vertebrae?
A
Hyaline Cartilage
B
Fibrocartilage
C
Elastic Cartilage
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fibrous cartilage has many collagen fibers and is found in the intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibrocartilage is a mixture of dense regular connective tissue and hyaline cartilage. It is found in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, articular discs and menisci of joints. Intervertebral discs that are found between adjacent vertebrae of the spine contain fibrocartilage .

Detailed explanation-3: -Fibrocartilage provides the tough material of the intervertebral discs; the intraarticular cartilages of the knee, wrist and temporo-mandibular joints; the articular cartilage of the temporo-mandibular joint and of the joint between the clavicle and the sternum.

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