Mesh term Cartilage
Browse to parent terms:Connective Tissue
Musculoskeletal System
Description
A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE.Browse to child terms:
Elastic Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
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