cartilage
supporting CT
chondroblasts
cells that produce matrix that makes up cartilage tissue
chondrocytes
cartilage cells
hyaline cartilage
most common type found in the body
smooth, shiny, glassy appearance
articular cartilage
protects end of bones
fibrocartilage
strongest of the 3, not very flexible
intervertebral discs
elastic cartilage
most flexible, not much protect or weight bearing
interstitial growth
growth from within the tissue
appositional growth
growth from outside