Hyaline Cartilage

A type of CARTILAGE characterized by a homogenous amorphous matrix containing predominately TYPE II COLLAGEN and ground substance. Hyaline cartilage is found in ARTICULAR CARTILAGE; COSTAL CARTILAGE; LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES; and the NASAL SEPTUM.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): A02.165.407, A10.165.382.400

MeSH Unique ID: D051457

Entry Terms:

• Cartilage, Hyaline
• Cartilages, Hyaline
• Hyaline Cartilages

Previous Indexing:

• Cartilage (1964-2005)
• Cartilage, Articular (1966-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
Cartilage, Articular
Costal Cartilage
Laryngeal Cartilages
Arytenoid Cartilage
Cricoid Cartilage
Epiglottis
Thyroid Cartilage
Nasal Cartilages

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Anatomy Category
Tissues
Connective Tissue
Cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage