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Hyaline
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amorphous but firm and chondrocytes lie lacunae; supports and reinforces ; forms most of embryonic skeleton & covers long bones
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Elastic
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similar to hyaline cartilage however more elastin fibers; maintains shape and structure , flexibility; found in the external ear ,epiglottis
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Fibro cartilage
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tensile strength allows for absorption of the compressive shock ; in vertebral discs, pubic symphysis, discs of knee joints
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