Tissue Cartilage

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According to modern sources, in the histological classification of the world it is generally accepted to *define **cartilage** tissue as a derivative of skeletal mesoderm and the cellular system or intercellular substance located in it, capable of growing in length, width and mainly in thickness.*

Types of cartilage tissues and the structure of the human body *Cartilage tissues* are located in the human body most often along the outer edge of the lips - the palate and pharynx. Several other types are located in the inner ear and thyroid gland, although fewer are visible. Our ribs and larynx also contain such tissue. (It's not just the lungs that grow from them.) If you have no idea what exactly ribs are for - bones that strengthen the rib cage in front, along the spine, and also expand the sides of the upper body. Here's a quick rundown of why we need our cartilage:

Ribs are bony structures that perform the function of protecting the pleura of the lungs, supporting the abdominal and chest muscles under the weight of the body, and cushioning (absorbing) shocks. The ribs build the body like bricks.

The ribs are involved in almost all movements of our body (bending, turning, lifting), as they are connected to each other by joints. The cartilage of the larynx produces vocal sound. It consists of three paired and one unpaired “next”