Hyaline cartilage forms a joint between a _.

Correct answer: A. Growing bone

  • A. Growing bone
  • B. Mature bones
  • C. Lamellar bone
  • D. Secondary bone

Explanation

Option A is the correct option because 'Hyaline cartilage' exists on the sternal ends of the ribs, in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, and on the articulating surfaces of bones. It gives the structures a definite but pliable form. The presence of collagen fibres makes such structures and joints strong, but with limited mobility and flexibility, Throughout childhood and adolescence, there remains a thin plate of hyaline cartilage between the diaphysis and epiphysis known as the growth plate. Eventually, this hyaline cartilage will be removed and replaced by bone, so it forms a joint between growing bones.

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