Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Cartilage

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the cartilage of the adult skeleton?

• A)Intervertebral discs lie between adjacent vertebrae, and provide shock absorption for the vertebrae.
• B)Costal cartilages connect the ribs to the sternum.
• C)Articular cartilage is found on the ends of bones in joints, and reduces friction between joint-forming surfaces of the bones.
• D)Costal cartilage, articular cartilage, and intervertebral discs are all composed of fibrocartilage.
• E)All of these are true of the cartilage of the adult skeleton.

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