connective tissue: cartilage

Question

Which cartilage type contains dense bundles of collagen providing high tensile strength in intervertebral discs?

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1. **Connective Tissue**: Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue with a solid but pliable matrix.
2. **Fibrocartilage**: The strongest type of cartilage. It contains thick bundles of **white collagen fibers**.
3. **Function**: It provides immense **tensile strength** and allows for significant pressure-bearing.
4. **Localization**: Characteristic of **intervertebral discs** (cushions between the vertebrae) and the pubic symphysis.
5. **Comparison**: Hyaline is the most common (articular surfaces); Elastic contains yellow elastic fibers (ear pinna, epiglottis).

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connective tissue: cartilage

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