GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cartilage is a strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones. It acts as a shock absorber throughout your body. Cartilage at the end of your bones reduces friction and prevents them from rubbing together when you use your joints.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cartilage is a form of connective tissue in which the ground substance is abundant and of a firmly gelated consistency that endows this tissue with unusual rigidity and resistance to compression. The cells of cartilage, called chondrocytes, are isolated in small lacunae within the matrix.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyaline cartilage tissue (also referred to as hyaline connective tissue or hyaline tissue) is a type of a cartilage tissue. It is the most common type of cartilage characterized by a glossy and smooth appearance. Where is hyaline cartilage found? Hyaline cartilage is found around the bones of free-moving joints.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three types of cartilage: Hyaline-most common, found in the ribs, nose, larynx, trachea. Is a precursor of bone. Fibro-is found in invertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments. Elastic-is found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including: Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles. Ends of the ribs. Between the vertebrae in the spine.