Fibrocartilage

A type of CARTILAGE whose matrix contains large bundles of COLLAGEN TYPE I. Fibrocartilage is typically found in the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK; PUBIC SYMPHYSIS; TIBIAL MENISCI; and articular disks in synovial JOINTS. (From Ross et. al., Histology, 3rd ed., p132,136)

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): A02.165.308, A10.165.382.350

MeSH Unique ID: D051445

Previous Indexing:

• Cartilage (1971-2005)
• Cartilage, Articular (1965-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Intervertebral Disc
Annulus Fibrosus
Nucleus Pulposus
Meniscus
Menisci, Tibial
Palmar Plate
Plantar Plate
Triangular Fibrocartilage

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Anatomy Category
Tissues
Connective Tissue
Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Intervertebral Disc
Annulus Fibrosus
Nucleus Pulposus
Meniscus
Menisci, Tibial
Palmar Plate
Plantar Plate
Triangular Fibrocartilage