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What is function of cartilage in adult bones?
In most cases, for adults, cartilage usually sits on ends of bones to prevent friction between other bones. -JoshuaP
What are the skeletons of adult vertebrates made up of?
Bones cartilage
Who has more bones an adult an baby a teenager?
A teenager. In a new-born baby smaller bones have not developed yet. The palm of a baby's hand (for example) has no bones, only cartilage. The cartilage turns into bones as the baby grows.
How many bones does a adult salmon have?
An adult salmon has around 60-70 bones. Their skeletons are mainly made up of cartilage, with very few actual bones.
What is the main function of cartilage in an adult's body?
The main function of cartilage in an adult's body is to provide support and flexibility to joints, as well as to reduce friction between bones. It also serves as a cushioning material that helps absorb shock and distribute weight evenly.
Are lizards bones made ith cartilage?
No. Sharks bones are made of cartilage though.
What is the process when cartilage is replaced by bones?
Ossification the the process that occurs when cartilage is replaced by bones!
What protects the ends of bones from wear and tear?
cartilage protects the bones where they meet.
What is a difference between bone and cartilage. 1. bones are more flexible than cartilage 2. bones are harder than cartilage 3.bones are larger than cartilage?
Bones are harder than cartilage, which is a firm but flexible connective tissue. Bones are also larger and provide more structural support and protection for the body compared to cartilage. Bones contain bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells, while cartilage does not have this function.
What is the cushion between two bones?
Cartilage tissue.
What is the protective layer at the ends of bones?
Cartilage is what protects the bones where they meet.
Membrane bones develop from hyaline cartilage structures?
It would be false to say membrane bones develop from hyaline cartilage structures. It is cartilage, rather than membrane bones, that comes from hyaline cartilage structures.
