Question

What is the major structural difference between articular and other hyaline

cartilage?

Answer 1

The major structural difference between articular and other hyaline cartilage is-

Hyaline cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in areas such as the nose, ears, and trachea of the human body. The word hyaline means “glass-like”, and hyaline cartilage is a glossy, greyish-white tissue with a uniform appearance.

Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body. Hyaline cartilage contains a lot of collagen; it contains type II, specifically.

Hyaline cartilage provides support and flexibility to different parts of the body.

When hyaline cartilage is on the articular surfaces of bones (the surfaces at joints), it is called articular cartilage.

Articular cartilage functions as a shock absorber and also reduces friction between bones where they meet at joints.

Articular cartilage has type 1 type of collagen.

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