Q- Give two differences between a cartilage and a bone.
Answer- Cartilage:
1. The matrix present in cartilage is softer than that of bone.
2. Cartilage is formed a organic matter called as chondrin protein.
3. The growth of cartilage is unidirectional.
4. The lacunae of cartilage is with canaliculi.
5. The matrix of cartilage is flexible and non-vascular in nature.
Bone:
1. The matrix present in bone is harder than that of cartilage.
2. Bone is formed both organic as well as inorganic matter. The organic matter called as ossein and the inorganic matter called as calcium phosphate.
3. The growth of bone is bidirectional.
4. The lacunae of bone is with no canaliculi.
5. The matrix of cartilage is flexible and non-vascular in nature.