Question

multiple choice question
the intervertebral disks located between the vertebrae are made of:
elastic cartilage
fibrocartilage
hyaline cartilage
articular cartilage

Explanation:

Intervertebral disks are shock - absorbing pads between vertebrae. Fibrocartilage has high tensile strength and is suitable for this load - bearing and shock - absorbing function. Elastic cartilage is more for maintaining shape with elasticity like in the ear. Hyaline cartilage is found in places like the ends of long bones and the nose. Articular cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of bones in joints.

Answer:

B. fibrocartilage