Cartilaginous Growth Plate

Cartilaginous growth plates (CGPs) are a layer of differentiating cells in the embryonic development of cartilage tissues. These cells have the potential to differentiate into more specialized cell types, such as chondroblasts and chondrocytes, and may also form the basis for the formation of various types of cartilage after birth (1).

Cartilage tissue, rich in calcium and minerals, covers the lungs, throat, bronchi, ribs, chest and other organs of the respiratory system. They are important not only for protection from mechanical damage, but also for ensuring normal airway patency.

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