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Cartilage is a firm, elastic and flexible type of connective tissue that covers the surface of joints, allowing bones to slide over each other. It is found on the ears, nose, knees, elbows, trachea and larynx.
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Cartilage shaped like a signet ring?
The cricoid cartilage, located inferiorly to the thyroid cartilage.
What cartilage articulates from bone to bone?
hyaline cartilage is located in between bones
What is the purpose of cartilage covering the ends of the knees?
pangit
Where is the triradiate cartilage located?
the acetabulum
What is the main pupose of cartilage?
The main purpose of cartilage is to keep your bones from rubbing fragments off of each other.
Pads of are located between the vertebrae?
A disc of cartilage is found between each of the vertebrae.
What is the purpose of cartlidge in the body?
Cartilage has many purposes in the human body. Cartilage is a tissue that prevents bones from rubbing together. Cartilage also connects the ribs to the sternum in the human body.
What is the purpose of the c- shaped rings of tough rubbery cartilage that are in your trachea?
no
Where connective tissue located?
Blood, Cartilage, and Bone
What is the purpose of cartilages?
The purpose of cartilage is to prevent grinding at the joints and it doesn't get a blood supply so it doesn't heal like it's supposed to!
What is the purpose of the cartilage bands?
to keep that part of the body soft, if your ear were not made of cartilage then sports could not be played, YOUR EAR WOULD BE BROKEN OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the purpose of the xiphoid process?
The function of the xiphoid process is to attach the cartilage in the celiac plexus to the sternum. It also indirectly attaches the costal cartilage to the sternum.
