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The cartilage present in intervertebral discs and in pubic symphysis is
 

Option: 1

Hyaline cartilage


Option: 2

White fibrous cartilage


Option: 3

Calcified cartilage

 


Option: 4

Yellow elastic fibrous cartilage


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Fibrous cartilage :

  • It is made up of well-developed fibres in the matrix. 
  • Fibrous cartilage can be of two types based on the type of fibres:
  • White fibrous cartilage: In this type, the matrix possesses white fibres. It is the strongest cartilage. It is found in the intervertebral discs and in the pubic symphysis. 
  • Yellow elastic fibrous cartilage: The matrix consists of yellow fibres. Presence of yellow fibres makes this cartilage elastic. It is found in-ear pinna. 

 

 

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The cartilage present in intervertebral discs and in pubic symphysis is white fibrous cartilage.

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