Location: Larnyx, trachea, ribs, end of long bones, and the embryonic skeleton

 

 

Functions: Reinforcement, cushioning, support

 

Type of Cells: chondrocytes, chondroblasts

 

Matrix: callagen, glassy, rubbery, blue-white

 

Cellularity: low

 

movement: the hyaline cartilide can be found in the moveable joints of the body. 

 

Osteoarthritis is an ongoing, progressive disease that affects the joints of the body as the cartilage of joints breaks down over time. 

 

 

everyday analogy: Hyaline cartilage is similar to swiss cheese in appearence.