Symphysis contains
Options
(a) hyaline cartilage
(b) fibrous cartilage
(c) calcified cartilage
(d) myalin
Correct Answer:
fibrous cartilage
Explanation:
Symphysis refers to joints in which the bones are separated by fibrocartilage (tough cartilage containing dense bundles of fibres in matrix),which minimizes movement and makes bony stucture rigid. Examples are pubic symphysis (Joint between pubic bones of pelvis) and joints of backbone separated by intervertebral disc.