Question
Distinguish between cartilage and bone.

Answer

CartilageBone
1. Matrix is covered by a sheath of collagenous fibres called perichondrium.Matrix is surrounded by an outer tough membrane called periosteum.
2. Cartilage is ilexible.Bone is rigid.
3. Haversian system is absent.Haversian system is present in mammalian bones.
4. Matrix is made up of chondrin.Matrix is made up of ossein.

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