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To help the Rib Bones Contract and Relax during breathing
NOTHING
"disks"
A disc of cartilage is found between each of the vertebrae.
the fleshy pads of cartilage between the vertebrae
For elephants? It's to cushion so that there is less strain on the bones, tendons and muscles. They're heavyweights.
Cartilage keeps bronchi open
Cartilage, fat, tendons, and ligaments are all types of connective tissue.
Orangutans have fat pads for the same reason people have fat pads. To help keep us warm and to insulate our bones and organs from danger and injuries.
Articular cartilage
Discs are pads of fiber and cartilage that contain rubbery tissue
Hyaline Cartilage