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Cartilage Flashcards

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Cartilage

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  • 60-80% water
  • No Nerves / Blood Vessels
  • Abundant in Embryo
  • 3 Types: Hyaline, Elastic, Fibrocartilage
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Hyaline Cartilage

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  • Lots of water
  • Resists compression
  • Joints
  • Rib-Sternum
  • Respiratory structures
  • Embryo
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Elastic Cartilage

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  • Repeated bending
  • Epiglottis
  • Outer ear
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Fibrocartilage

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  • Compression + tension (pulling)
  • Vertebral discs
  • Knee joints
  • Pubic symphysis
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