Cartilage is a tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, outer ear, and larynx. Yellow elastic cartilage is found in large amounts in the embryo as it develops and in the young skeleton of all verterbrate animals, including humans.
It helps hold the skeleton together but allows the massive growth that occurs during this early period of development. As the body stops growing, this type of cartilage is mostly converted to bone.
It helps hold the skeleton together but allows the massive growth that occurs during this early period of development. As the body stops growing, this type of cartilage is mostly converted to bone.
