Preferred Label : fibrocartilage;
Definition : A type of cartilage whose matrix contains large bundles of collagen type i. Fibrocartilage
is typically found in the intervertebral disk; symphysis pubis; tibial menisci; and
articular disks in synovial joints. (From Ross et. al., Histology, 3rd ed., p132,136)
[MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0684077;
Origin ID : RID6073;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A type of cartilage whose matrix contains large bundles of collagen type i. Fibrocartilage
is typically found in the intervertebral disk; symphysis pubis; tibial menisci; and
articular disks in synovial joints. (From Ross et. al., Histology, 3rd ed., p132,136)
[MeSH]
