Question

What is cartilage? What is its importance to bones?

Answer 1

Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone. Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including: Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles. Ends of the ribs.

Answer 2

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➧Types 0f Skeletal Tissue are:-▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃▃⤵

➊❫ Cartilage:-   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬☟

◉ Its nature is film but elastic.

◉ Herversian system is absent.

◉ Blood supply is limited to perichondrium.

◉ Mineral matter is deposited only in calcified cartilage.

◉ Chondrocytes cells occurs in groups of 2 or 4.

❱ It's Functions are:-═══════════════☟

①❭ It support the whole skeleton of body.

②❭ Intervertebral disc of cartilage absorb Shock.

③❭ It also act as a cushion against stress.

④❭ It prevents wear and tear.

❷❫ Bone:-      ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬☟

◉ Its nature is firm & brittle.

◉ Haversian system is present.

◉ Blood is supplied to the inner region of the bone.

◉ Mineral matter is deposited in the matrix in the form of carbonate & phosphate of calcium.

◉ 0steocytes secure singly & are arranged in lamellae.

❱ It's Functions are:-═══════════════☟

①❭ It support the framework & protect internal organs.

②❭ It helps in locomotion.

③❭ It provide surface for the attachment of muscles.

④❭ It is the Reservoir of calcium & phosphorus.

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