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Chondroblast

Cell which produces the matrix of cartilage

Chondrocytes

Encased chondroblasts

Lacunae

Space which chondrocytes occupy

Types of cartilage

Hyaline, elastic and fibrocartilage

Interstitial growth

Growth from within the cartilage- chondrocytes within the lacunae divide becoming chondorblasts- as they get bigger secrete new matrix they become chondrocytes.

Appositional growth

Growth of the width along the outside edge of the cartilage