Ligaments contain very little matrix, whereas cartilage has a solid matrix composed of proteins and sugars, and its cells are widely spaced.
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Cartilage is more flexible than bone, allowing it to be folded, while bones are rigid and cannot be bent.
Cartilage is found in the nose, ear, trachea, and larynx. It smoothens bone surfaces at joints and provides flexible support in these areas.
The solid matrix in cartilage is composed of proteins and sugars. The cells in cartilage are widely spaced.
Tendons connect muscles to bones. They are fibrous tissues with great strength but limited flexibility, unlike ligaments which are very elastic.