Hyaline cartilage forms a joint between a ___.
PMC Practice 22
Biology
Support and Movement
Types of Joints
Elimination Tool:
Because ‘Hyaline cartilage’ is found on the articulating surfaces of bones, in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, and on the sternal ends of the ribs, Option A is the right choice. It provides the structures with a firm yet flexible shape. Collagen fibers give these joints and structures strength, but their flexibility and mobility are restricted. The growth plate is a thin layer of hyaline cartilage that persists between the diaphysis and epiphysis during childhood and adolescence. It creates a joint between developing bones because this hyaline cartilage will eventually be removed and replaced by bone.
Because ‘Hyaline cartilage’ is found on the articulating surfaces of bones, in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, and on the sternal ends of the ribs, Option A is the right choice. It provides the structures with a firm yet flexible shape. Collagen fibers give these joints and structures strength, but their flexibility and mobility are restricted. The growth plate is a thin layer of hyaline cartilage that persists between the diaphysis and epiphysis during childhood and adolescence. It creates a joint between developing bones because this hyaline cartilage will eventually be removed and replaced by bone.