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Cartilage is a specialized form of avascular connective tissue that supports soft tissues, provides sliding areas for joints, and serves as growth templates for long bones. It consists of chondrocytes and an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and glycosaminoglycans, with three main types: hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage, each with distinct characteristics and locations. Cartilage has a slow repair capacity due to its avascular nature, and its growth occurs through interstitial and appositional metho

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