what is cartilage?what is its function?
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Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that keeps joint motion fluid by coating the surfaces of the bones in our joints and by cushioning bones against impact. It is not as rigid as bone, but is stiffer and less flexible than muscle tissue.
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Cartilage is a semi-rigid but flexible avascular connective tissue
It serves a variety of structural and functional purposes
Functions:-
⇏Cartilage performs important functions inside the complex structure of our joints.
⇶Firstly, it ensures that the bones move smoothly in the joint and
⇶secondly, it can cushion and deaden loads and impacts up to seven times our body weight, thus preventing bone damage.
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