Hyaline/ elastic/ fibrous cartilage

hyaline- chondrocytes

cartilage cells that live in spaces called lacunae and produce cartilage matrix

hyaline- matrix

the gel-like ground substance that surrounds chondrocytes, providing flexibility and support

hyaline- lacuna

a small cavity in cartilage or bone that houses a chondrocyte or osteocyte

elastic- chondrocytes

mature cartilage cells that sit in lacunae and maintain the cartilage

elastic- matrix

flexible, rubbery material surrounding chondrocytes; contains elastic fibers for stretch and resilience.

elastic fibers

thin, dark staining fibers that give cartilage elasticity and resilience

elastic- perichondrium

a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds cartilage and contains cells that help in cartilage growth and repair.

fibrous- chondrocytes

cartilage cells in lacunae that maintain the tissue; fewer and more scattered than in other cartilage types

fibrous- fibers

thick collagen fibers providing strength and resistance to compression and tension

fibrous- matrix

dense with collagen fibers, providing great strength and durability