fibrocartilage
/ˌfaɪbroʊˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
noun
- A tough, flexible type of cartilage that contains both collagen fibers and cartilage cells, found in joints like the knee and spine.
- Fibrocartilage is stronger than regular cartilage and can handle more pressure.
- The meniscus in the knee is made of fibrocartilage, which helps absorb shock.
- Injuries to the fibrocartilage in the spine can cause back pain.