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cartilage tissue

cartilage

Skeletal tissue that is avascular, rich in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and typically includes chondrocytes within isolated lacunae. Cartilage tissue is deposited by chondroblasts.

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Type Organ
Body System Muscular
Parent Structure skeletal tissue
Latin Name cartilage
FMA ID 37377

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cartilage tissue?

Skeletal tissue that is avascular, rich in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and typically includes chondrocytes within isolated lacunae. Cartilage tissue is deposited by chondroblasts.

What body system is the cartilage tissue part of?

The cartilage tissue is part of the Muscular.

What is the Latin name for the cartilage tissue?

The Latin name for the cartilage tissue is cartilage.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:37377 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002418 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.