Q. Fibrous cartilage occurs in

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Solution:

Fibrous cartilage has well developed fibres in the matrix. It is of two types: white fibrocartilageand yellowelasticfibrocartilage. In white fibrocartilage (white fibrous cartilage), the matrix is firm and has abundant white fibres. It occurs in intervertebral discs, and in the pubic symphysis. White fibrous cartilage is the strongest cartilage.