Cartilage

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cartilage
Jenna Ricciardi
Flashcards by Jenna Ricciardi, updated more than 1 year ago
Jenna Ricciardi
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Cartilage 1. Hyline cartilage 2. Elastic cartilage 3. Fibro cartilage
1. Hyline cartilage -Contains many closely pack collagenous fibres -Strength and flexibility -eg. bronchi and trachea
2. Elastic cartilage -Contains collagenous fibres, not so tightly packed -Flexibility and elastic support
3. Fibro cartilage -Think collagenous fibres made up of tissue -Can be slightly compressed -eg. knee joint
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