MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three types of cartilage: Hyaline-most common, found in the ribs, nose, larynx, trachea. Is a precursor of bone. Fibro-is found in invertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments.

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: -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-4: -Answer and Explanation: It is TRUE that fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs. Fibrocartilage is a form of string tissue that can also be found in the menisci, the temporal mandibular joint, the pubic symphysis, and the annulus fibrosus of intervertebral discs.