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Microscopic Photos of Connective Tissues 4 years, 1 month ago Fibrocartilage is a particular type of connective tissue wherein the ground substance is cartilage. The fibrous and cartilaginous parts render this tissue extremely tough and versatile. The cell types found incorporates fibroblasts/cytes and chondroblasts/cytes. The matrix is to a great extent acidophilic due to the presence of large numbers of collagen (type I) fibers. The ground substance between the fibers is basophilic and contains chondroblasts/cytes within lacunae.Fibrocartilage is found in the menisci of the stifle joint, symphyses (e.g., the pelvic symphysis), the annulus fibrosis of the intervertebral discs, and where ligaments and tendons attach to hyaline cartilage surfaces of joints.
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Fibrocartilage is the most durable type of cartilage in the body. The super tough durable characteristics of Fibrocartilage make them essential for body regions where high stress and pressure occur. Fibrocartilage tissue consists of tightly packed collagen fibers through which it achieves its resistance to compression. Fibrocartilage exists between vertebrae within intervertebral discs and it occurs in knee menisci and the pubic symphysis. The unique characteristic of fibrocartilage includes its better designed collagen fiber pattern compared to hyaline cartilage and other cartilage varieties. The special arrangement of collagen fibers enables better force management making it suitable for stress-bearing joints. The tissues connect different body parts through absorption of shock while stabilizing joints as their central function. MT 30 – DD