Cartilage

Cartilage is a hard skeletal connective tissue consisting of cartilaginous cells, chondroblasts and chondrocytes, located in the main intercellular substance formed by a looped collagen framework, the cells of which are filled with proteoglycan molecules and interstitial fluid. Cartilage tissue is a translucent yellowish or bluish-white substance that can withstand significant pressure. There are three types of cartilage tissue: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage. In the fetus and newborn child, cartilage forms a significant part of the skeleton, but with age they are replaced by bone. In adults, hyaline cartilage forms the costal cartilages, most of the cartilages of the larynx, trachea, bronchi, nose and articular cartilages. Elastic cartilage forms the auricle, the external auditory canal (its cartilaginous section), the epiglottis, the auditory tube, and fibrocartilage forms the intervertebral discs, menisci of the knee and temporomandibular joint, and the pubic symphysis; it is present in the areas where tendons attach to bones.

Cartilage is a hard skeletal tissue consisting mainly of cartilaginous cells and intercellular substance. It can be hyaline, elastic or fibrous, and has various functions in the body.

Hyaline cartilage is formed in newborns and children and makes up a significant part of the skeleton. It consists of chondroblasts and chondrocytes located in the intercellular space filled with proteoglycan molecules and interstitial fluid. Hyaline cartilage can withstand significant pressure and is used to form the ribs and most of the cartilage of the larynx and trachea.

Elastic cartilage forms in the auricle, external auditory canal and other parts of the body. It also consists of an intercellular space filled with proteoglycan molecules, but has a more elastic structure than hyaline cartilage. Elastic cartilage is used in the pinnae and outer ear canal to create a shape that helps catch sounds.

Fibrous cartilage is found in articular cartilage and other areas where high strength is required. It consists of collagen fibers and proteoglycan. Fibrous cartilage provides protection to joints and prevents bones from rubbing against each other.

Cartilage tissue is also used in medicine for transplantation in cases where it is necessary to replace damaged bone or cartilage. This may help restore joint function or prevent further joint deformation.

In general, cartilage tissue plays an important role in the formation and functioning of the skeleton and other parts of the body. It can be replaced by bone as we age, but can also be used for transplantation and repair of damaged tissue for medical purposes.

Cartilage is a hard skeletal tissue, the basis of which is cartilage cells. The main purpose of cartilage is to absorb mechanical energy distributed between bone tissue and interarticular cartilage.

Cartilage is a connective tissue consisting mainly of a collagen framework and chondriocytes. The hardness of cartilage is provided by the presence of collagens as well as fibrous fibers gathered together in the interchondrial syncytial matrix. As mentioned earlier,