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fibrocartilage [¦fī·brō′kärd·əl·ij] (histology) A form of cartilage rich in dense, closely opposed bundles of collagen fibers; occurs in intervertebral disks, in the symphysis pubis, and in certain tendons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The joint is separated by a fibrocartilaginous disk into two cavities. A combination of type I and type II collagen is found in the IVD and in tendons with fibrocartilaginous pressure pads. Debate on the type of joint largely arose from early descriptive and light microscopic studies that repetitively demonstrated differences between the sacral and iliac surfaces, the iliac being more fibrous or fibrocartilaginous. |
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