Connective Tissue:Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Hyaline Cartilage:
A
Provides support in the respiratory tract
Allows smooth low friction movements at joints
Appears smooth & glassy
Cartilage of nose
Costal cartilages that connect ribs to sternum
Growth plates
2
Q
Elastic Cartilage:
A
Matrix contains large amount of elastic fibers
Epiglottis
Auricle of exteral ear
3
Q
Fibrocartilage
A
Located whete shock absorption is needed
Intervetrebral discs
Menisci of knee joint