NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

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 transitional tissue that derives from mesenchymal tissue that lacks a perichondrium and has structural and functional properties between that of dense fibrous connective tissue and hyaline cartilage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The structure that acts as a cushion and is made up of fibrocartilage inside of a joint is known as an articular disc. It is a fibrocartilage structure that separates the joint into two separate spaces. The articular disc is also important in protecting the bone surfaces on the ends of joints.

Detailed explanation-4: -The intervertebral disc is a cushion of fibrocartilage and the main ligamentous stabilizing structure between two vertebrae in the spinal column. There are 23 discs in the human spine: 6 in the neck, 12 in the chest, and 5 in the lower back.