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Where is elastic cartilage found in the body?
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connective tissue
Randomly oriented collagenous fibers of varying size in a thin spread of loose areolar connective tissue (magnified about 370 Γ).
Elastic cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue characterized by an abundance of elastic fibers, which provide greater pliability than other types of cartilage.12
In the human body, elastic cartilage is primarily found in the following locations:
- External ear: It forms the structural framework of the outer ear.12
- Auditory tube: It is present in the tube of the middle ear.2
- Epiglottis: It provides the flexible support necessary for this structure.12
- Larynx: It is also located within the larynx.1