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bcretired

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on: Jul 4, 2018
___________________ _ contains collagenous fibers; it provides the cushion between the vertebrae of the spinal column, as well as the mating surface for the temporomandibular joint between the lower jaw and the skull.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

____________________ is a particularly important combination of connective tissues, because it has unique properties of strength and elasticity.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


chereeb

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Fibrocartilage

Answer to Question 2

Cartilage


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