Veterinary Histology and Embryology

CARTILAGE

• Cartilage consists of the cells termed as chondrocytes, matrix (ground substance) and fibres.
• The matrix is solid and has marked elastic properties. It withstands considerable pressure and tension.
• According to the nature and visibility of fibrillar elements, cartilage is subdivided into three varieties:
  • Hyaline
  • Elastic
  • Fibrous
• Of this hyaline cartilage is the most widely distributed type of cartilage.