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  2. Fibrocartilage - Wikipedia

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    In cases like this, the body will form a scar in the area using a special type of cartilage called fibrocartilage. [2] Fibrocartilage is a tough, dense, and fibrous material that helps fill in the torn part of the cartilage; however, it is not an ideal replacement for the smooth, glassy articular cartilage that normally covers the surface of ...

  3. Intervertebral disc - Wikipedia

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    An intervertebral disc (British English), also spelled intervertebral disk (American English), lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for the spine.

  4. Triangular fibrocartilage - Wikipedia

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    The primary functions of the TFCC: To cover the ulna head by extending the articular surface of the distal radius. Load transmission across the ulnocarpal joint and partially load absorbing; Allows forearm rotation by giving a strong but flexible connection between the distal radius and ulna. It also supports the ulnar portion of the carpus.

  5. Fibrocartilage callus - Wikipedia

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    A fibrocartilage callus is a temporary formation of fibroblasts and chondroblasts which forms at the area of a bone fracture as the bone attempts to heal itself. The cells eventually dissipate and become dormant, lying in the resulting extracellular matrix that is the new bone. The callus is the first sign of union visible on x-rays, usually 3 ...

  6. Sternoclavicular joint - Wikipedia

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    It is composed of two portions separated by an articular disc of fibrocartilage. [ 1 ] The joint is formed by the sternal end of the clavicle , the clavicular notch of the sternum , and (the superior surface of) the costal cartilage of the first rib . [ 1 ]

  7. Articular cartilage damage - Wikipedia

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    Scar tissue made up of a type of cartilage called fibrocartilage is then formed. Although fibrocartilage is able to fill in articular cartilage defects, its structure is significantly different from that of hyaline cartilage; it is much denser and it doesn't withstand the demands of everyday activities as much as hyaline cartilage.

  8. Cartilage - Wikipedia

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    In embryogenesis, the skeletal system is derived from the mesoderm germ layer. Chondrification (also known as chondrogenesis) is the process by which cartilage is formed from condensed mesenchyme tissue, which differentiates into chondroblasts and begins secreting the molecules (aggrecan and collagen type II) that form the extracellular matrix.

  9. Temporomandibular joint - Wikipedia

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    The unique feature of the temporomandibular joint is the articular disc.The disc is composed of dense fibrocartilagenous tissue that is positioned between the head of the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone.