Cartilage is an important part of your ability to stand, move and do anything else that uses your joints and bones. It absorbs shocks and helps your bones move smoothly. If you injure your cartilage — especially in a joint — it might take a while to recover.

Cartilage is a resilient and smooth type of connective tissue. Semi-transparent and non-porous, it is usually covered by a tough and fibrous membrane called perichondrium.

2020年10月27日 · Cartilage is a supple tissue which allows for facial movement as well as providing a lightweight supportive structure in the external ear, and the tip and septum of the nose. In other regions it acts as a shock absorber, cushioning areas where bone meets bone and preventing abrasion and damage.

2018年1月17日 · Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in the body. When an embryo is developing, cartilage is the precursor to bone. Some cartilage remains and is dispersed throughout the body,...

2023年7月12日 · Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many parts of the body. Although it is a tough and flexible material, it is relatively easy to damage. In severe cases, a piece of cartilage can break...

2025年2月28日 · Cartilage, connective tissue forming the mammalian embryonic skeleton prior to bone formation and persisting in parts of the human skeleton into adulthood. It is composed of a dense network of collagen fibers embedded in a gelatinous ground substance.

2022年10月17日 · Cartilage has many functions, including the ability to resist compressive forces, enhance bone resilience, and provide support in bony areas where flexibility is needed (see Image. Cartilage and Bone Illustration). The primary cell that makes cartilage is the chondrocyte, which resides within the lacunae.

2017年8月31日 · Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in multiple areas of the body, including joints, the ear and nose, and intervertebral discs. Hyaline cartilage, the most abundant type of cartilage, plays a supportive role and assists in movement.

2024年3月11日 · Cartilage acts as a protective cushion, reducing friction and preventing bone-on-bone contact when we move our joints. Cartilage cells, also known as chondrocytes, are specialized cells found in cartilage tissue that are responsible for maintaining the structure and function of cartilage.

Cartilage, a type of connective tissue, can tolerate mechanical stress and acts as a supporting structure in the body. It provides a mechanism for shock absorption, acts as a sliding surface for the joints, and plays a role in the development and growth of bone.