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Cartilage

1. Hyaline

   • weakest but most abundant
   • provides flexibility and support at joints
   • reduces friciton and absobes shocks
   • surrounded by perichondrium

2. Fibrocartilage

   • no perichondrium
   • strongest
   • e.g in intervertebral dics
   • clearly visible collagen fibres within ECM

3. Elastic

   • maintains shape of structures such as external ear
   • provides strength and elasticity