HISTOLOGY
CARTILAGE BONE
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Question
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Most abundant form of cartilage that is found connecting ribs to sternum and at the articulations of bones
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Fibrocartilage
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Elastic cartilage
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Hyaline cartilage
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax. Costal cartilage is only found at the anterior ends of the ribs, providing medial extension.
Detailed explanation-2: -For example, hyaline cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum and is called the costal cartilage (see image/gif animation below).
Detailed explanation-3: -Hyaline cartilage is the most common type of cartilage in your body. It lines your joints and caps the ends of your bones. Hyaline cartilage at the ends of your bones is sometimes referred to as articular cartilage.
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