GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Articular (hyaline) cartilage is normally a white to blue-white material with a smooth, moist surface. Articular cartilage contains a single population of cells called chondrocytes that are responsible for the production, maintenance, and turnover of intercellular substances. More items

Detailed explanation-2: -The matrix of hyaline cartilage is composed of type II collagen, proteoglycans, glycoproteins, and extracellular fluid. The semitranslucent blue-gray matrix of hyaline cartilage contains up to 40% of its dry weight in collagen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyaline cartilage is found around the bones of free-moving joints. This is known as articular cartilage. Another example of hyaline cartilage is the tissue found in the walls of the respiratory tract. This includes the bronchi, the nose, the rings of the trachea, and the tips of the ribs.