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What are the types of cartilage

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There are three types of cartilage:

Hyaline cartilige - most common, found in the ribs, nose, larynx, trachea...

Fibro cartilage - found in invertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments.

Elastic cartilage - found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx.

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Hyaline - most common, found in the ribs, nose, larynx, trachea. Is a precursor of bone.
Fibro- is found in invertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments.
Elastic - is found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx
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