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hyaline cartilage
noun[ C or U ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˈhaɪ.ə.lɪn ˌkɑː.təl.ɪdʒ/ us /ˈhaɪ.ə.lɪn ˌkɑːr.t̬əl.ɪdʒ/
a type of transparent cartilage(= strong tissue) found in joints(= places where two bones are connected), the nose, and throat:
Hyaline cartilage is present in the joints, nasal septum, and air tube.
In old age, the hyaline cartilages show fibrous degenerative changes.
Hyaline cartilage is characterized by its clear, pale blue, or translucent matrix.
In embryos, the greater portion of the skeleton is at first formed of hyaline cartilage.
The articulating surfaces of the joint are not covered by hyaline cartilage, but a fibrous tissue consisting of elastic and collagen fibres.
Like most synovial joints, the articulating surfaces are covered with hyaline cartilage.
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