Which of the following cartilage is most commonly found in the ribs, nose, and trachea?
Correct answer: A. Hyaline Cartilage
- A. Hyaline Cartilage
- B. Elastic Cartilage
- C. Fibrocartilage
- D. Osteoblast
Explanation
Hyaline cartilage is the most common type and is found in the ribs (costal cartilage), nose, trachea and covering bone ends at joints. Elastic cartilage is in the ear pinna and epiglottis, fibrocartilage in intervertebral discs, and osteoblasts are bone forming cells rather than cartilage.
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