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What type of cartilaginous tissue is found in the inter-vertebral discs?

  • Costal cartilage

  • Hyaline cartilage

  • White fibrous cartilage

  • Yellow elastic cartilage

Solution

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White fibrous cartilage

White fibrous cartilage is a type of special connective tissue which has little matrix and abundant white collagen fibre. It lacks perichondrium (layers of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds cartilage of developing bone). It is found in the intervertebral discs where it acts as cushions.