Anatomy [A] » Musculoskeletal System [A02] » Cartilage » Fibrocartilage
Anatomy [A] » Tissues [A10] » Connective Tissue » Cartilage » Fibrocartilage
Description
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) MeSH
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Subtype Terms (5)
Meniscus
23 drugs (13 approved, 10 experimental)
Palmar Plate
13 drugs (8 approved, 5 experimental)
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