A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle.
A strong but flexible connective tissue.
A firm, elastic, semi-opaque connective tissue of the vertebrate body.
a skeletal tissue which forms the embryonic skeleton. In adults, cartilage is found in the joints, the walls of the thorax, the larynx, trachea, bronchi, nose and ears.
Specialized connective tissue especially important in bone growth and the formation of joints.
Gristle; a non-vascular connective tissue softer than bone.
Tough nonvascular connective tissue. In joints such as the knee cartilage forms the smooth padding that allows the bones to move smoothly over each other.
A firm but flexible substance, found in regions of vertebrate skeletons, such as the ribs, that need to bend.
A tough, white, fibrous connective tissue that is attached to the joint surfaces of the bones.
Gristle; a semi-elastic tissue (proteine & mucopolysaccharides), often later becoming ossified.
tough layer of tissue covering and protecting ends of bones. Also a shock absorbing disc between bones at a joint.
type of connective tissue found on the ends of bones, which protects and cushions them, and absorbs the forces transmitted throughout the body; living tissue without a direct blood supply
Elastic connective tissue on the joint surfaces of bone and some parts of the skeleton, including the nose and ears.
A smooth, low-friction surface found in joints.
A tough elastic tissue that gives shape to the nose and external ears. Also makes up the smooth surfaces of joints. Cartilage has a poor blood supply and so cartilage piercings take much longer to heal compared to normal piercings.
A flexible connective tissue with an abundance of collagen fibers embedded in a slightly mineralized matrix.
tough elastic tissue forming the skeleton in the group of fishes including sharks, skates and rays
articular cartilage (misnomer for meniscus)
tough, elastic tissue that is found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, outer ear, and nose
This tissue is commonly called gristle. It covers the ends of the bones and facilitates their gliding action within the joints.
a specialized connective tissue; precursor to bone in endochondral ossification
stretchy tissue that, as the body grows, develops into bone. Remaining cartilage helps keep bones flexible.
Latin = gristle; adjective - cartilaginous.
is a spongy and flexible material which we have in our bodies to hold our nose up and our ears out. However, some other animals such as sharks, have skeletons completely made from cartilage. They do not have any bones in their body. For more information about the basking shark, find Animal Fact Sheet Number 4.
Mass of protein collagen arranged as parallel, linear fibers, forming a part of a flexible, non-ossified connective tissue in a chordate.
translucent, plastic like component of the skeletons of certain primitive vertebrates and mammalian embryos
connective tissue from mesoderm in the embryo forms initial skeleton replaced by bone. In adult, found on surface of bone joints. (More? Musculoskeletal Notes)
Fibrous connective tissue that covers the end of a bone at a joint ; this tissue reduces the amount of friction resulting from movement.
Form of connective tissue composed of cells (chondrocytes) embedded in a matrix rich in type II collagen and chondroitin sulfate.
A body tissue characterized by its low blood supply, ability to maintain shape & small number of cells dispersed in a matrix of material produced by those cells. There are different types of cartilage that have different properties, such as flexibility. Cartilage forms the central layer of the ear, the tip of the nose & the common wall between the nasal airways. This type allows the ear and nose to maintain their shape and yet remain flexible. A nonflexible cartilage covers the ends of bones on joint surfaces and allows smooth non-painful range of motion.
A connective tissue with a gelatinous matrix that contains an abundance of fibers.
(Breast) costal bone cartilage.
There are many types of cartilage in the body, but articular cartilage is the type that covers bone surfaces to make it smooth and frictionless for the joint.
A material that makes up part of the body of animals. Cartilage is not as hard as bone, and is more flexible. The human nose is made mostly of cartilage.
Highly specialised tissue that is hard but flexible.
Dense connective tissue that covers the joint surfaces of bones.
thick, slippery tissue layer covering the ends of bones; absorbs shock and helps make joint movements easier by reducing friction.
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
a strong, but flexible material in sharks that makes up their skeleton
a connective tissue that forms part of the skeleton; provides a model embryologically in which most bones develop
Cartilage is made mainly of a protein called collagen, which also gives skin its elasticity. Cartilage covers the ends of bones, and provides cushioning to prevent bones from rubbing together during movement and impact. It also offers a slick surface that allows your bones to glide against each other so your joints can move smoothly.
A complex tissue which has various different types. Perhaps most importantly it forms the smooth lining of most joints, allowing low friction motion. It is assisted in this by synnovial fluid, a thick biological lubricant present in most joints. As a result little wearing out occurs in normal joints.
A type of tissue primarily found in the joints.
The translucent and elastic tissue that composes most of the skeletal system during the early years of growth and development and eventually converts to bone. Cartilage then becomes an important player in keeping bone flexible
Tough elastic tissue such as that found in the joints, outer ear, and nose.
It is the tissue that gives shape to the nose and ears.
a tough, elastic, connective tissue in the joint ends of bones, and the nose and ears.
elastic connective tissue in vertebrates having proliferative cells (chondrocytes) producing copious amounts of intracellular substance. Cartilage is covered by a membrane, the perichondrium, which serves for the nutrition and growth of the cartilage
Connective tissue found between bones and covering the ends of the bones in joints; allows bones to move smoothly; supports and cushions the skeleton
A firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints. Its main function is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a "shock absorber."
Gristly material attached to the bone.
A dense yet flexible tissue in the joints, spine, throat, ears, nose, and other areas. It is not as hard as bone, but it does provide protection and support.
a type of dense but flexible tissue found in the skeletal system and certain organs.
CAR-teh-lij A supportive connective tissue consisting of chondrocytes embedded in collagen and proteoglycans. 594
Dense connective tissue that is found in many parts of the body
Connective tissue found between bones that allows joints to move smoothly. Cartilage is also important in your nose and ear.
A tough, flexible tissue that supports the fins of a platypus, as well as your nose.
Fibrous, flexible connective tissue that cushions the ends of the bones within the joints and serves as a framework for bone development in the fetus.
A tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, outer ear, and larynx. Tough tissue which construct the nose and ears. Piercings here generally heal slower on account of the low blood supply.
Fibrous tissue which acts as ‘shock absorber’ between bones.
A thick, white form of connective tissue that attaches to the articular surfaces of bones, forming a low friction cushion.
The dense connective tissue between the bodies of the vertebrae (the intervertebral discs) and between the articular surfaces of the joints.
The rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints and also connects muscles with bones. It also makes up other parts of the body, such as the larynx and the outside of the ears.
A structural or skeletal animal tissue, softer and more flexible than bone.
The hard, thin layer of white glossy tissue that covers the end of bone at a joint. This tissue allows motion to take place with a minimum amount of friction.
Relatively soft supportive tissue consisting of rounded cells in a matrix of polysaccharides and fibrous protein (collagen).
Rubbery, fibrous, dense connective tissue- harder than ligaments, softer than bone. Cartilage usually is found between bones and permits smooth movement of joints. The most frequent and significant cartilage injury associated with athletic is damage to the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee (meniscus).
