Q.
In which of these would you find white fibrous tissue in
abundance?
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Solution:
Depending upon the nature and percentage of fibrous elements, biochemical composition of ground substance and biophysical function, cartilages are of four types - hyaline, white fibrous, yellow elastic and calcified. White fibrous cartilage is dense, firm and opaque collagenous cartilage with thick collagen. This type of cartilage occurs where great tensile strength combined with flexibility and rigidity is required. It is therefore found in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis and at attachment of certain tendons on to the bones.