What Is Cartilage, Functions Of Cartilage and Types Of Cartilage Video Lecture - Class 9

what is cartilage cartilage is a firm
connective tissue that is an important
structural component in the body
cartilage is comprised of cartilage
cells and matrix this matrix is a firm
gel that contains cartilage cells and
have fibers embedded with it there are
two types of cartilage cells
chondroblasts and chondrocytes powder
the last buildup cartilage tissue and
once they are mature and are surrounded
by the matrix of cartilage they're
called chondrocytes cartilage has many
important functions in the body
cartilage caps bones of synovial joints
such as the knee joint to make movement
of the body easier by minimizing
friction and help with shock absorption
cartilage unites the bones of some
joints such as the discs in the
vertebral column it also provides shape
to the ear and nose and supports the
trachea there are three types of
cartilage hyland cartilage
fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage
hyaline cartilage is the most common
type of cartilage and it caps the bones
of synovial joints it is common to nose
and in the respiratory passage
fibrocartilage is a tapas form of
cartilage and it is what makes up the
discs of the spine and the meniscus and
the knee joint the elastic cartilage
provide firmness and elasticity and it
gives shape to the ear in the upper
glass which acts like a valve closing
when you're eating blocking any
swallowed food from entering your
windpipe cartilage does not have nerves
or blood vessels so when it gets injured
it does not heal very well the most
common cartilage injuries are to the
knee many times from falling directly
onto the meat creating a hole in the
articular cartilage that covers the end
of the bone or tearing a meniscus which
is usually caused by normal wear and
tear over time things you can do to
maintain and improve cartilage health
include maintaining a healthy weight
which will put less stress on joint
cartilage eat plenty of fruits veggies
whole grains legumes and healthy fats
and drink plenty of water which will
help joint stay lubricated and that be
the basics on cartilage
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