earlobes are more flexible but not the bones of our limbs why?
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Articular cartilage is found at the end of the bones in your joints, which makes it easier to move. ... Elastic cartilage is more flexible and gives your ears and nose some shape (try folding your ears and notice how easy they are to move).
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It consists of cells called chondrocytes mixed with collagen and sometimes elastin fibers meshed into a matrix. It's softer and more flexible than bone. Cartilage gives support and structure to other bodily tissues. ... Elastic cartilage contains elastin fibers, making it more flexible than other types of cartilage.
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