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Cartilage, which is a type of connective tissue in the body. It is made of cells called chondrocytes embedded in a matrix, strengthened with fibers of collagen and sometimes elastin, depending on the type. There are three different types: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrocartilage. This tissue serves to provide structure and support to the body's other tissues without being as hard or rigid as bone. It can also provide a cushioning effect in joints.
This type of tissue is avascular, meaning that it is not supplied by blood vessels; instead, nutrients diffuse through the matrix. Cartilage is usually flexible, again depending on the type. Some of the bodily structures that include it are the ears, nose, ribcage, and intervertebral discs.
Hyaline cartilage makes up the majority of that found in the human body. It lines the bones in joints, helping them to articulate smoothly. This type contains mostly type II collagen fibers.
Elastic cartilage is more flexible than the other types because of the elastin fibers it contains. It is found in the outer ear, the larynx, and the Eustachian tubes, for example. This type provides the perfect balance of structure and flexibility and helps keep tubular structures open.
What else can I help you with?
Where does the outer ear stop?
The outer ear is made up of the pinna, ear canal, and eardrum. It ends with the eardrum. The middle ear is made up of the hammer, anvil, and then stirrup. The innner ear is made up of the chocela, oval window, auditory nerve, and then the Eustachian Tube.
Where is wax made?
in your ear
Are there any American made ear buds?
Yes, there are American made ear buds. The only American company that makes ear buds is called Westone, and they are located in Colorado.
What is the pinna made of?
The pinna, or outer ear, is made of cartilage covered by skin. It helps to collect and direct sound waves into the ear canal for processing by the middle and inner ear.
What is the ear drum made of?
The ear drum is a membrane, called the tympanic membrane.
When was the bionic ear made?
In 1978
What is ear drum made of?
The eardrum is made of a skin membrane
Is the ear canal a bone?
No, the ear canal is not a bone. It is a tube-like structure made of skin and cartilage that connects the outer ear to the middle ear. The ear canal helps to capture and direct sound waves to the eardrum.
Is there a cartlidge in your ear lobe?
No, there is no cartilage in the earlobe. The earlobe is made up of soft, fatty tissue. Cartilage is found in other parts of the ear, such as the outer ear and the ear canal.
Witch is a better conductor a earing or a magnet?
ear rings a sit is made of material but in case of magnet it is a stone so ear ring is a good conductor.So be ware of wearing a ear ring ear rings a sit is made of material but in case of magnet it is a stone so ear ring is a good conductor.So be ware of wearing a ear ring
What are most earplugs made of?
Ear plugs are made from various materials including foam and silicone. For occasional use, you'll probably be fine with ready-made ear plugs.
What is the outer ear and end of nose made of?
They are made up of cartilage.
