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What are the three major types of cartilage?
What are the three major types of cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, fibrous cartilage
What is the basic structure of cartilage?
What is the basic structure of cartilage?
Mostly water with chondrocytes in matrix
What is the function of hyaline cartilage?
What is the function of hyaline cartilage?
To reduce friction at joints, provide flexibility and resistance, and support certain body structures
Where is hyaline cartilage found in the body?
Where is hyaline cartilage found in the body?
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What is the role of chondrocytes in cartilage?
What is the role of chondrocytes in cartilage?
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