What is cartilage

Cartilage is generally an important part of the skeletal system. It is a tough, slightly elastic tissue that plays key roles in the human body such as bearing load, reducing bone friction between joints, and protecting key structures.

Cartilage is composed of cartilage tissue and the surrounding perichondrium. According to the different fiber components, it can be divided into three types: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage. Hyaline cartilage is widely distributed, such as articular cartilage, costal cartilage, etc.; elastic cartilage is mainly distributed in the auricle and epiglottis, etc., and has good elasticity; fibrocartilage is distributed in intervertebral discs, articular discs, etc., and has strong toughness.

To protect cartilage in daily life, you need to pay attention to a reasonable diet and increase the intake of foods rich in antioxidants; exercise appropriately to promote blood circulation in joints; avoid overuse of joints to reduce cartilage wear; control weight and reduce joint weight Burden; perform regular joint examinations to detect and treat cartilage problems promptly. Through these measures, cartilage health can be effectively protected and the occurrence of joint diseases can be prevented.

If you have symptoms of discomfort, you should seek medical treatment in time.