CARTILAGE
TYPES
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Question
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what is a function of fibrous cartilage?
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Reduces Friction
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Shock absorber
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Flexibility
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provides stability and sturdiness
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cartilage on the bony surfaces that comprise the joint help to increase the surface area of the joint (thereby increasing the stability), and/or cushion the joint. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments help to create support around the joint.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fibrocartilage locations in your body include: The meniscus in your knee. In disks between the vertebrae in your spine. Supporting muscles, tendons and ligaments throughout your body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Elastic cartilage provides strength, and elasticity, and maintains the shape of certain structure such as the external ear. It has a perichondrium. This is a diagram of elastic cartilage.
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