👉 Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that provides support and cushioning to bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It consists of fibrous collagen fibers that are arranged in a lattice-like structure. Cartilage is composed of two main types: mesenchymal (fibrocartilaginous) and chondral (collagen-filled). Mesenchymal cartilage is found in the periosteum, or bone marrow cavity, while chondral cartilage forms
