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Elastic Cartilage
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Definition
: A type of CARTILAGE whose matrix contains ELASTIC FIBERS and elastic lamellae, in addition to the normal components of HYALINE CARTILAGE matrix. Elastic cartilage is found in the EXTERNAL EAR; EUSTACHIAN TUBE; EPIGLOTTIS; and LARYNX.
ELASTIC TISSUE is also available
Examples
Ear Cartilage
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Laryngeal Cartilages
Other names
Elastic Cartilages; Cartilages, Elastic; Cartilage, Elastic