Question

The pubic symphysis connects the two hip bones anteriorly and provides a little movement during childbirth. Choose the most appropriate tissue for this structure that is subjected to both pressure and stretch.
a. Fibrocartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Bone
d. Hyaline cartilage

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Fibrocartilage

Explanation:

• Cartilage is 1 of the 4 types of connective tissue is found in our body and there are these types of cartilage in the body are hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage.
• The characteristics of each type of cartilage are unique, so different types of cartilage appear in different parts of the body.
• Symphysis is the cartilaginous joint that connects the bones to the cartilage. Symphysis, including pubic symphysis, joins fibrocartilage, which is the strongest of the three types of cartilage.
• Inhibits fibrocartilage contraction and acts as a shock absorber between bones. Symphys are amphitrotic, meaning they allow limited movement.