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As in hyaline cartilage, larger chondrocytes in the lacunae (3, 8) are more
prevalent in the interior of the plate. The smaller and flatter chondrocytes are
located peripherally in the inner chondrogenic layer of the perichondrium (2),
from which chondroblasts develop to synthesize the cartilage matrix. Also
visible in the perichondrium (1) are the connective tissue fibrocytes (5) and a
venule (6).
FIGURE 7.6 ■ Elastic cartilage: epiglottis. Stain: silver. High magnification.
FIGURE 7.7 | Elastic Cartilage: Epiglottis
A photomicrograph of a section of an epiglottis shows the cartilage with fine,
branching elastic fibers (2) in its matrix (5), in addition to distinct
chondrocytes (3) and lacunae (4). The elastic fibers (2) gives this cartilage
flexibility, in addition to support. Surrounding the elastic cartilage is the
perichondrium (1).
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