Cartilage
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Bone
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1.
It is semi-rigid and
flexible
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It is rigid and strong
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2.
The matrix lacks
blood vessels (non-vascular)
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The matrix has blood vessels (vascular)
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3.
Non-calcified matrix
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Calcified matrix
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4.
The matrix protein
is chondrin
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The matrix protein is ossein
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5.
Each lacuna in the
matrix has 2 or 3 cartilage cells (chondrocytes)
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Each lacuna in the matrix has a single bone cell
(osteocyte)
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6.
The matrix is not
arranged in lamellae
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The matrix is arranged in lamellae
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7.
Haversian systems,
canaliculi and Volkman’s canals are absent
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Present
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8.
Growth is
unidirectional
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Growth is bidirectional
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