Difference between Cartilage and Bones
Difference between Cartilage and Bones are in tabular form below –
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Cartilage |
Bones |
Definition |
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1. | A type of connective tissue which contains components like chondrocytes, Chondroblasts, fibers, provides flexibility, bear weight and provide support to the body, and this is referred to as Cartilage. | The hardest body structure which makes up the body skeleton and this living tissue possess elasticity and hardness at certain degree and it protects vital organs of the body, this is referred to as Bones. |
Vessels of blood | ||
2. | Vessels of blood are not present in the cartilage. | Vessel of blood are present in the Bones. |
Flexible/Non-flexible |
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3. | This is a flexible type of connective tissue. | This is a non-flexible type of connective tissue. |
Composed of |
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4. | This is composed of sugars and proteins. | This is composed of calcium, phosphorous and proteins. |
Functions |
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5. | Cartilage is flexible. Hence, it provide flexibility to the body and smoothen joints and bone surfaces. | Bone is non-flexible, Hence, it give shape to the body and support skeletal. |
Presence |
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6. | Cartilage is present in the trachea, joints, nose, larynx, and ear. | Bone is represents skeleton. |