Elastic Cartilage

A type of CARTILAGE whose matrix contains ELASTIC FIBERS and elastic lamellae, in addition to the normal components of HYALINE CARTILAGE matrix. Elastic cartilage is found in the EXTERNAL EAR; EUSTACHIAN TUBE; EPIGLOTTIS; and LARYNX.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): A02.165.257, A10.165.382.300

MeSH Unique ID: D051472

Entry Terms:

• Cartilage, Elastic
• Cartilages, Elastic
• Elastic Cartilages

Previous Indexing:

• Cartilage (1967-2005)
• Cartilage, Articular (1986-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage
Ear Cartilage
Laryngeal Cartilages
Arytenoid Cartilage
Cricoid Cartilage
Epiglottis
Thyroid Cartilage

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Anatomy Category
Tissues
Connective Tissue
Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage