Types of cartilages?

1. Hyaline cartilage: Found in the nose, trachea, and ends of long bones, hyaline cartilage provides support and flexibility to joints.

2. Elastic cartilage: Found in the external ear and epiglottis, elastic cartilage is more flexible than hyaline cartilage due to the presence of elastic fibers.

3. Fibrocartilage: Found in intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and menisci of the knee, fibrocartilage is tough and able to withstand compression and tension.

1. Hyaline Cartilage:

- Most common type
- Smooth and transparent
- Found in joints, ribs, larynx, and trachea

2. Elastic Cartilage:

- Contains more elastic fibers than collagen fibers
- Flexible and elastic
- Found in external ear and epiglottis

3. Fibrocartilage:

- Tough and resilient
- Contains a large number of collagen fibers
- Found in intervertebral discs and menisci of knees

4. Calcified Cartilage:

- Contains calcium salts embedded in the matrix
- Hard and brittle
- Found in growth plates of bones

5. Articular Cartilage:

- Specialized form of hyaline cartilage found on the ends of bones in joints
- Smooth and frictionless, allowing for easy movement