1. Describe the difference observed between hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage? What is the effect of that difference in the w

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1. Describe the difference observed between hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage? What is the effect of that difference in the w

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Whitepunk [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-11T05:05:58+03:00

The difference between it and hyaline is that fibrous cartilage has a much denser matrix which contains far fewer chondrocytes and thicker collagen fibres. The main function of fibrocartilage is to serve as a shock absorber for structures where excessive pressures are generated.