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Cartilage is a type of dense connective tissue. It is composed of collagen fibers and/or elastin fibers, and cells called chondrocytes, all of which are embedded in a firm gel-like ground substance called the matrix. Cartilage is avascular (contains no blood vessels) and nutrients are diffused through the matrix. Cartilage serves several functions, including providing a framework upon which bone deposition can begin and supplying smooth surfaces for the movement of articulating bones. Cartilage is found in many places in the body including the joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the bronchial tubes and the intervertebral discs.
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∙ 7y agoits the smooth lowest surface of the thigh bone, the sliding portion of the knee. It allows your knees to bend smoothly and without pain.
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What cover the end of some bones to absorb the energy form hard bumps?
cartilage
Do Sharks have an exoskeleton?
No. The "bones" of a shark are not really bones at all. They are made of cartilage. Cartilage is found in a human's ears and nose.
Forms framework of outer ear?
The external ear is a cartilaginous structure, covered by thin skin. Elastic cartilage
What are joints made out of?
The articulating bones Tendons, ligaments Cartilage
What is the perichondrium?
The perichondrium is a layer of dense irregular connective tissue which surrounds the cartilage of developing bone. It consists of two separate layers: an outer fibrous layer and inner chondrogenic layer. The fibrous layer contains fibroblasts, which produce collagenous fibers. The chondrogenic layer remains undifferentiated and can form chondroblasts or chondrocytes. Perichondrium can be found around the perimeter of elastic cartilage and hyaline cartilage, but not fibrocartilage. Perichondrium is a type of Irregular Collagenous Ordinary Connective Tissue, and also functions in the growth and repair of cartilage. Once vascularized, the perichondrium becomes the periosteum.
Why is cartilage in the trachea important?
the cartilage is important because it open trachea all the time.
Why is shark cartilage important to the shark?
cartilage is more flexible than bone making the shark more hydrodynamic.
Why is cartilage important to the skeletal system?
because it turns into bone
Why it is important that the trachea is reinfoced with cartilage rings?
because trachea need support for open all the time and this support is cartilage rings
Why are ligaments and cartilage are use-full?
The ligaments are important and useful because the act as a connector between different bones, connecting them together. The cartilage is important and useful, however, isn't found in too many areas of the body. Elastic cartilage is the most useful of the cartilages.
Cartilage in the knee and elbow performs two very important jobs what are those jobs?
The cartilage helps cushion and reduce friction in the joint.
Why is cartilage important in the gaseous exchange system?
it prevents our tract from colasping
Why is important to have cartilage in between the bones in your-spine?
so your back can be flexile
Which system in the human body does cartilage belong to?
In the skeletal system, the cartilage is really important. The cartilage is used to connect our ribs to the sternum. Since the cartilage is more flexible than bones, this part of the body is essential. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to breathe.
What strengthens cartilages?
The protein collagen is very important in cartilage integrity and function
What are the two important jobs cartilage do?
Can you please put the right answer your so dumb
What is important joints because it acts as a shock absorber?
Cartilage is important in joint because it acts as a shock absorber.
