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Tissues > Connective Tissue > Cartilage > Fibrocartilage
Musculoskeletal System > Cartilage > Fibrocartilage

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Fibrocartilage  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A type of CARTILAGE whose matrix contains large bundles of COLLAGEN TYPE I. Fibrocartilage is typically found in the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK; PUBIC SYMPHYSIS; TIBIAL MENISCI; and articular disks in synovial JOINTS. (From Ross et. al., Histology, 3rd ed., p132,136)

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