MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chondrocytes (/ˈkɒndrəsaɪt, -droʊ-/, from Greek , chondros = cartilage + , kytos = cell) are the only cells found in healthy cartilage. They produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix, which consists mainly of collagen and proteoglycans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chondrocytes are mainly responsible for the production of collagen and the extracellular matrix that will lead to the maintenance of cartilaginous tissues within joints. Initial cartilage is composed of the mesenchyme during the fifth week of development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Constituents of cartilage. It is made up of cells called chondroblasts and chondrocytes, (chondro-cartilage) and extracellular matrix, made up about 10% aggrecan, 75% water, and a mix of collagen fibres and other constituents.