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No, it is not. Bone is strong but it doesn't bend easily. Cartilage is more flexible.
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What is an antonym for cartilage?
The opposite of Cartilage Are Ligaments because the cartilage is more flexible than bone.
Connective tissue that is more flexible than bone?
Cartilage
What is a connective tissue that is more flexible than bone?
It is known as cartilage.
Why is shark cartilage important to the shark?
cartilage is more flexible than bone making the shark more hydrodynamic.
Tough supportive tissue that is softer than bone?
A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone that but that functions within the skeletal system is called cartilage. Cartilage can be found at the tip of your nose, or in your outer ear.
A connective tissue that makes up the skeletonthat is more flexible than bone?
cartilage
Which body component provides shape and form but is more flexible than bone?
cartilage
What is a difference between bone and cartilage. 1. bones are more flexible than cartilage 2. bones are harder than cartilage 3.bones are larger than cartilage?
Bones are of course harder
What is a connective tissue more flexible than bone called?
Generally, ligaments attach bones to bones while tendons attach muscles to bones.
What function does cartilage perform in a joint?
It surrounds the end of the bone to prevent bones from grinding against each other. Cartilage acts as shock absorbers as well.
Are sharks bony?
No sharks are not 'bony'. The skeletal makeup of sharks is cartilage. Although cartilage is dense and can be bone-like it is significantly less dense than bone.
What is cartilage?
Cartilage is flexible connective tissue that is often found in joints near bones. Elastic cartilage is more flexible than hyaline cartilage. It is found between bones in joints to stop them from rubbing of bone tissue and to allow movement without pain. It is white and is shiny and hard. Also it is 10x slipperier than ice.
