Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, ears, and the respiratory tract. It provides support and cushioning while allowing for smooth movement at joints. Unlike bone, cartilage does not contain blood vessels, which makes it slower to heal after injury. There are three main types of cartilage: hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage, each serving different functions in the body.
It is flexible
No, bone, cartilage, and tendons are not muscle tissue.
Yes that is true.
Yes, it is true that in a developing fetus, the long bones are initially formed from hyaline cartilage. This cartilage serves as a scaffold that is gradually converted into bone through a process known as endochondral ossification.
The true hyaline cartilage is the knee's intra-articular cartilage found in the joint surface. It has collagen but does not possess nerves or blood vessels.
No. Some cartilage remain throughout your life. Ears and nose for instance remains cartilage
The type of cartilage that is attached to the sternum is hyaline cartilage. This specific type of cartilage provides cushioning and structural support to the sternum, helping to allow for rib cage movement during breathing.
A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle.
True
True
No
Articular cartilage is cartilage which covers the surface of the bone in synovial joints. Its function is to reduce friction between the bones. It is a type of cartilage called hyaline cartilage.