D051472Level 4

Elastic Cartilage

**Definition:** A type of CARTILAGE whose matrix contains ELASTIC FIBERS and elastic lamellae, in addition to the normal components of HYALINE CARTILAGE matrix. Elastic cartilage is found in the EXTERNAL EAR; EUSTACHIAN TUBE; EPIGLOTTIS; and LARYNX.

**Tree numbers:** - A02.165.257 - A10.165.382.300

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D004425Ear Cartilage

D007817Laryngeal Cartilages

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