elastic cartilage

Introduction

Cartilage in which cells are surrounded by a capsular matrix outside of which is an interterritorial matrix containing elastic fiber networks in addition to type 2 collagen fibers & ground substance.

• has a greater resiliency
• present in structures that undergo functional distortion, as the external ear

More general terms

• cartilage

Additional terms

• fibrocartilage
• hyaline cartilage