Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A flexible kind of cartilage makes up other parts of the body, such as the larynx and the outside parts of the ears.

A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.

(kar-til-ij) [L. cartilago, gristle] A type of flexible connective tissue with an abundance of collagenous fibers embedded in chondrin.

Tissue that lines joints to absorb shock; it also forms the shape of the nose and ears.

early 15c., from Middle French cartilage (16c.) and directly from Latin cartilaginem (nominative cartilago) "cartilage, gristle," possibly related to Latin crates "wickerwork."

A cellular tissue that, in the adult, is specific to joints, but in children forms a template for bone formation and growth. Hyaline cartilage is a low-friction cellular tissue that coats joint surfac [..]

strong, flexible connective tissue found in many animals.

n. An elastic animal tissue of firm consistence.

(kar´tu1-lij) A type of connective tissue with a solid elastic matrix. cartilaginous joint

Type of connective tissue in which cells are located within lacunae and are separated by a semisolid matrix. Provides a site for muscle attachment, aids in movement of joints, and provides support. cartilaginous fishes

Sharks' skeletons are made out of cartilage, not bone. People's ears and bones are made of cartilage.There is cartilage around the joints of animals with bony skeletons.

Soft, protective pad between the joints. Cartilage or cartilaginous tissue covers the ends of the bones where they come together to make a joint. It enables the bones to move easily.

(n) tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

Cartilage is a type of hard, thick, slippery tissue that coats the ends of bones where they meet with other bones to form a joint. Cartilage lines the joint space between bones throughout the body, in [..]

Stiff connective tissue that provides support to other tissues and cushions joints.

a hardened connective tissue made up mainly of collagen, but also includes chondromucoid and chondroalbuminoid (similar to elastin). New bone growth involves calcification of cartilaginous connective [..]

Cartilage is the connective tissue that surrounds the ends of bones to allow for smooth joint articulation (movement). Cartilage is made up of strands of collagen and proteoglycans, and it mostly cont [..]

Specialized type of connective tissue that supports and aids in movement at joints.

Touch the tip of your nose or the top of your ear - that's cartilage. It's bendable, not hard like bone. This flexible material can be found in various parts of your body, including between [..]

Cartilage is a living tissue that lines our joints. It is a matrix of proteins and collagen that is tough, absorbs shock and is very smooth. Healthy cartilage can, and often does, last our whole life without problems. Disease of the cartilage or trauma can cause the cartilage cells to die. Unlike most tissues in our body, joint cartilage cells do n [..]

a soft, elastic tissue that composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos and except for a small number of structures is replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates. Cartilage [..]

The nine Cartilages of the Larynx, including the cricoid, Thyroid and epiglottic, and two each of arytenoid, corniculate and cuneiform.

Hyaline Cartilages in the Nose. There are five major nasal Cartilages including two lateral, two alar, and one septal.

The interarticular fibrocartilages of the superior surface of the Tibia.

The largest Cartilage of the Larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion Forms a subcutaneous Projection known as the Adam' [..]

A non-vascular form of Connective Tissue composed of Chondrocytes embedded in a matrix that includes Chondroitin Sulfate and various types of Fibrillar Collagen. There are three major types: Hyaline C [..]

One of a pair of small pyramidal Cartilages that articulate with the lamina of the Cricoid Cartilage. The corresponding VOCAL Ligament and several Muscles are attached to it.

The small thick Cartilage that Forms the lower and posterior parts of the laryngeal wall.

A type of Cartilage whose matrix contains ELASTIC FIBERS and elastic lamellae, in addition to the normal components of Hyaline Cartilage matrix. Elastic Cartilage is found in the External Ear; Eustach [..]

A thin leaf-shaped Cartilage that is covered with Laryngeal Mucosa and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and Hyoid Bone. During Swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the Larynx Inlet t [..]

The area between the Epiphysis and the Diaphysis within which bone Growth occurs.

Cartilage of the Ear Auricle and the External Ear Canal.

A type of Cartilage characterized by a homogenous amorphous matrix containing predominately Type II Collagen and ground substance. Hyaline Cartilage is found in ARTICULAR Cartilage; Laryngeal Cartilag [..]

A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE C [..]

A flexible connective tissue that is an important part of most of the skeleton and that calcifies at various stages of growth.

A somewhat elastic connective tissue that is found at the ends of bones and helps reduce friction as joints move.

A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.

translucent, plastic like component of the skeletons of certain primitive vertebrates and mammalian embryos centromere

The substance that protects the ends of bones and allows joints to move smoothly.

Fibrous, dense connective tissue that acts as a cushion between bone joints.

a tissue consisting of cells (chondrocytes) embedded in a tough non-cellular matrix. Unlike bone, cartilage does not incorporate calcium salts in its matrix, resulting in a tough but flexible material. Cartilage is found in joints lining the ends of bones, and as a structural component of certain body parts (eg. the nose and ears).   Cartilage-Hair [..]

A tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, outer ear, and larynx.

A supportive connective tissue consisting of chondrocytes embedded in collagen and proteoglycans.

A smooth material that covers bone ends of a joint to cushion the bone and allow the joint to move easily without pain.

A translucent elastic tissue that composes most of the skeleton; cartilage bone, formed by ossification of cartilage.

a smooth material that covers bone ends of a joint to cushion the bone and allow the joint to move easily without pain.

Smooth, slippery substance preventing two ends of bones from rubbing together and grating. Most joints use this to cover bones next to each other.

Gray, Henry, F.R.S. et al
''Gray's Anatomy - The Classic Collector's Edition''
15th (American) Edition, 1977
Bounty Books - Crown Publishers, Inc.
ISBN : 0-517-223651

Dense, tough tissue that lines the joints. A cancer of cartilage is called a chondrosarcoma.

Firm, flexible connective tissue found in the thyroid gland and other parts of the body, such as the respiratory tract and ears.

Cartilage is a type of dense connective tissue existing within many joints. It is composed of specialized cells that produce a large amount of extracellular matrix composed of collagen fibres, abundan [..]