GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A form of connective tissue, elastic cartilage is also recognized by its ability to snap back into an original form – or resting form – due to the addition of elastin fibers to the extracellular matrix. This fiber type distinguishes elastic cartilage from all other forms.

Detailed explanation-2: -In elastic cartilage, also referred to as yellow elastic cartilage, the matrix is dominated by a dense network of elastin fibres (Figure 4.17).

Detailed explanation-3: -The interaction between the highly negatively charged cartilage proteoglycans and type II collagen provides the compressive and tensile strength of the tissue.