Distinguish between elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage.

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Elastic cartilage Fibrocartilage
1. Perichondrium is present. Perichondrium is absent.
2. Very fine collagen fibres and chondrocytes are present in the matrix. Matrix contains bundles of collagen fibres and few chondrocytes.
3. It is elastic and compressible in nature. It is the most rigid cartilage.
4. It acts as a good shock absorber and provides flexibility. It maintains the position of vertebrae.

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