LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9781259285271
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The three types of cartilage and describe the extracellular matrix of each cartilage.

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Cartilage is a semi-rigid connective tissue which is found throughout the human body. It is flexible and weaker than a bone. The main function of cartilage is to support the tissues. It is found in the joints between bones.

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