Question

A meniscus is an example of an articular disc, which is composed of__________ .
Ligaments connect bone to bone and are composed of a____________ .
___________is what makes up the articular cartilage of synovial joints.
Synovial joints have a joint capsule with a strong outer fibrous layer of___________ .
Epiphyseal plates are the growth plates of long bones which are made up of___________ and are an example of a synchondrosis.
A symphysis is an amphiarthrotic joint where__________ joins adjacent bones.

a. Fibrocartilage
b. Hyalline cartilage
c. Dense irregular connective tissue
d. Dense regular connective tissue

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Fibrocartilage.

2. dense regular connective tissue.

3. Hyaline cartilage

4. Dense irregular connective tissue.

5. Hyaline cartilage.

6. Fibrocartilage.

Explanation:

1. A meniscus is an example of an articular disc, which is composed of fibrocartilage.

2. Ligaments connect bone to bone and are composed of a dense regular connective tissue.

3. Hyaline cartilage is what makes up the articular cartilage of synovial joints.

4. Synovial joints have a joint capsule with a strong outer fibrous layer of dense irregular connective tissue.

5. Epiphyseal plates are the growth plates of long bones which are made up of hyaline cartilage and are an example of a synchondrosis.

6. A symphysis is an amphiarthrotic joint where fibrocartilage joins adjacent bones.