What are the three types of cartilage and their functions? I- The three types of cartilage are hialine, elastic and fibrous. II- Hialine cartilage...

What are the three types of cartilage and their functions?

I- The three types of cartilage are hialine, elastic and fibrous.
II- Hialine cartilage provides cushioning in the joints and distributes the force applied to the bone.
III- Elastic cartilage provides flexible support.
IV- Fibrous cartilage resists deformation by external forces.
V- Hialine cartilage is found in the fetal skeleton, epiphyseal discs, articular surfaces, costal cartilages, nasal and laryngeal cartilages, tracheal and bronchial rings.
VI- Elastic cartilage is found in the auricular pavilion, external auditory canal, auditory tube, and some laryngeal cartilages.
VII- Fibrous cartilage is found in intervertebral discs and menisci.
VIII- Cartilage growth occurs by interstitial apposition, with new cartilaginous cells arising from mitotic division of chondrocytes within the lacuna.