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Connective tissues bind structures together, form a framework and support for organs and the body as a whole, store fat, transport substances, protect against disease, and help repair tissue damage. They occur throughout the body. Connective tissues are characterized by an abundance of intercellular matrix with relatively few cells. Connective tissue cells are able to reproduce but not as rapidly as epithelial cells. Most connective tissues have a good blood supply but some do not.
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Fibrocartilage
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