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To help the Rib Bones Contract and Relax during breathing
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoCartilage pads act as shock absorbers and allow for smooth movement between bones.
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How does the structure of hyaline cartilage follow its function?
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Function of cartilage in the respiratory system?
Cartilage in the respiratory system (usually found in the trachea and some small amounts in the bronchi), is to act as a way to keep the passageways open.
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.
What is the function of the cartilage rings along the windpipe?
Cartilage rings are placed along the wind pipe. They are incomplete. They are there so that wind pipe should not collapse. They are incomplete that wind pipe should be able to contract or relax.
What do the rings of the cartilage do?
The function of cartilaginous rings in a trachea is to prevent collapse of trachea. The trachea shouldn't not collapse if so you will die due to suffocation.
What is the name of the pads of cartilage between disks?
"disks"
Pads of are located between the vertebrae?
A disc of cartilage is found between each of the vertebrae.
What is a disc in the body?
the fleshy pads of cartilage between the vertebrae
The function of cartilage in the lungs is?
Cartilage keeps bronchi open
What serve ascushion or pads that protects the end of the bones?
Articular cartilage
What are discs?
Discs are pads of fiber and cartilage that contain rubbery tissue
What is the type of cartilage associated with bone function and development?
Hyaline Cartilage
What is the function of cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
What is the function of the cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
How is the tissue of the trachea suited for its function?
cartilage
What is the principal anatomical function of the cartilage?
The three groups of cartilage: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage serve a supportive function to maintain an optimal anatomical position for an organ or to shield it from trauma.E.g. the c-shaped cartilage anterior to the trachea protects it from trauma, and the ear itself (which is mostly cartilage) keeps the ear in the optimal sound-recieving shape.
What are the function of animal cartilage?
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