Fibrocartilage: Histology, location, function | fibrocartilage
Author:LorenzoCrumbieMBBS,BSc[1]•Reviewer:UrujZehraMBBS,MPhil,PhD[2]Lastreviewed:November13,2020Readingtime:17minutesFibrocartilage-histologicalslideWheneverlocomotionisdiscussed,thedefaultanatomicalcomponentsthatareaddressedareusuallybones[3],muscles,andligaments.However,thereareothersupportingstructuresthatcontributetothetenacityofthemusculoskeletalsystem[4]thatiscrucialforoptimumfunctionality.Cartilage[5]isablendedgroupofsupportivetissuethatprovidesstructuralsupportandshapetothetissues[6]...
Whenever locomotion is discussed, the default anatomical components that are addressed are usually bones[3], muscles, and ligaments. However, there are other supporting structures that contribute to the tenacity of the musculoskeletal system[4] that is crucial for optimum functionality. Cartilage[5] is a blended group of supportive tissue that provides structural support and shape to the tissues[6] throughout the body. Most anatomical structures can be distinguished from each other by their unique traits.
Researchers are able to tell smooth muscle apart from striated or cardiac muscle based on the histological architecture and distinct biochemical markers found on each tissue. Cartilage, however, is more difficult to distinguish as there is significant overla...
Fibrocartilage - histological slide