Write a note on hyaline cartilage.

1.	Write a note on hyaline cartilage.
Answer» Hyaline cartilage: The hyaline cartilage is elastic and compressible in nature. a. Perichondrium is present in this cartilage. b. Its matrix is bluish white and gel like. c. Very fine collage fibres and chondrocytes are present in this cartilage. Function: It acts as a good shock absorber as well as provides flexibility. It reduces friction. Location: It is found at the end of long bones, epiglottis, trachea, ribs, larynx and hyoid.

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Hyaline cartilage: The hyaline cartilage is elastic and compressible in nature.

a. Perichondrium is present in this cartilage.

b. Its matrix is bluish white and gel like.

c. Very fine collage fibres and chondrocytes are present in this cartilage.

Function: It acts as a good shock absorber as well as provides flexibility. It reduces friction.

Location: It is found at the end of long bones, epiglottis, trachea, ribs, larynx and hyoid.

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