cartilage define
They are further classified into loose connective tissues, dense connective tissues, cartilage tissues and other connective tissues, such as bone tissues, blood, and lymphatics. Cartilage is a type of connective tissue whose extracellular matrix contains large amounts of mucopolysaccharide, particularly chondroitin sulphate. The cellular component of cartilage tissues is the chondrocytes. The chondrocytes are chondroblasts that became trapped in the extracellular matrix. The chondrocytes are responsible for the diffusion of nutrients and substances, and the repair of the matrix.