Cartilage

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.

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Tree Number(s): A02.165, A10.165.382

MeSH Unique ID: D002356

Entry Terms:

• Cartilages

See Also:

• Chondroitin

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage
Ear Cartilage
Laryngeal Cartilages +
Fibrocartilage
Intervertebral Disc +
Meniscus +
Palmar Plate
Plantar Plate
Triangular Fibrocartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
Cartilage, Articular
Costal Cartilage
Laryngeal Cartilages +
Nasal Cartilages

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Tissues
Connective Tissue
Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Intervertebral Disc +
Meniscus +
Palmar Plate
Plantar Plate
Triangular Fibrocartilage
Hyaline Cartilage