hyaline cartilage A Hyaline cartilage, but lacking perichondrion
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articular cartilage Hyaline cartilage
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there are 3 types of cartilage. 1Hyaline cartilage: This type of cartilage has very thin fibers having same refractive index as the matrix of the cartilage and thus these fibers are not seen. Hyaline cartilage is the articular cartilage of long bones, sternum, ribs etc. Its color is bluish white and it is flexible. 2Fibrous cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous white fibers. It is present in the symphysis pubis, and sternoclavicular joint etc. Its color is glistening white and the appearance is opaque. 3Elastic cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous yellow elastic fibers. It is present in the ear pinna, external auditory meatus, Eustachian tubes, and epiglottis etc. Its color is yellowish and the appearance is opaque.
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Articular Cartilage
The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of hyaline cartilage. This type of cartilage is smooth and provides a slippery surface for easy joint movement. It also helps cushion and distribute forces during movement.
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Articular cartilage
At articular surfaces. And epiphysial plates in children
hyaline cartilage A Hyaline cartilage, but lacking perichondrion