Fibrocartilage: Histology, Location, Function, Structure
Question 1. Write a short note on the fibrocartilage.
Answer.
Fibrocartilage Histological features
Fibrocartilage Definition
- Macroscopically, it looks like a dense connective tissue.
- Fibrocartilage consists of a large bundle of collagen (type I) fibers.
- Fibrocartilage chondrocytes are small and of the same size.
- The chondrocytes are frequently arranged in rows between the collagen bundles.
- Fibrocartilage is not covered by perichondrium.
Fibrocartilage Composition
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Fibrocartilage Structure
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Fibrocartilage Function
Fibrocartilage Function
Resists compression and shear forces.
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Fibrocartilage Sites of Distribution
Intervertebral discs, menisci of the knee joint, intra-articular discs of the synovial joints, glenoid labrum, and acetabular labrum.
Fibrocartilage Location In The Body
Question 2. List the differences among hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilages.
Answer.
The differences are given in the Table.
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Differences Between Hyaline, Elastic and Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage vs Hyaline Cartilage
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