What kind of tissue is cartilage

Cartilage is a translucent fibrous connective tissue, mainly in the joints and spine, divided into transparent cartilage, fibrous cartilage and elastic cartilage, which plays a role in cushioning shock, reducing friction, and has a certain support role. Because cartilage has a certain degree of toughness and elasticity, so it can well protect the joint parts in the force of the activity, have to bear and reduce a certain amount of pressure, to protect the role of the joints, spine. However, after a long time, repeated stress, it is easy to lead to cartilage wear, edema, as well as fracture, peeling situation, thus causing significant degeneration and osteophytes in the joint area.