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Difference Between Cartilage And Bones
| Bone | Cartilage |
| Bone is a connective tissue. | Cartilage is a fibrous tissue. |
| Bones are rigid, non-flexible, and robust. | Cartilages are flexible, soft, and elastic. |
| Bones are of two types such as compact or spongy. | There are three types of cartilages such as Fibrocartilage, Elastic cartilage, and Hyaline cartilage |
| Bones have rich supply of blood | Cartilage lacks blood supply except in some cartilage |
| The growth of bones is bidirectional. It grows in both directions. | The growth of cartilage is unidirectional. It grows on only one side. |
| Bone marrow is present. | Bone marrow is absent. |
| Bone cells are called as osteocytes | Cartilage cells are called as chondrocytes |
| Bones protect the body from mechanical damage. | Cartilage supports the bones and acts as a shock absorbers. |
Updated on: 10-Oct-2022
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