Histology Lab Manual

3 types: hyaline cartilage – contains type II collagen and proteoglycans, precursor of bone, found in joints, trachea. elastic cartilage – same as hyaline but also elastic fibers, ear . fibrous cartilage – type I collagen (dense connective tissue) mixed in with the same hyaline components, no perichondrium, where tendons and ligaments meet bone. you will not be expected to distinguish ... ................
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