1 Viju Raj Asked: July 22, 20242024-07-22T11:46:41+00:00 2024-07-22T11:46:41+00:00In: Class 9 Science Why can we fold the cartilage in our ears but not bend the bones in our arms? 1 Cartilage is more flexible than bone, allowing it to be folded, while bones are rigid and cannot be bent. fold the cartilage in our ears but not bend the bones in our armsncertscience Share Facebook 1 Answer Voted Oldest Recent Laxman shani 2024-07-23T08:50:36+00:00Added an answer on July 23, 2024 at 8:50 am Cartilage in the ears is flexible due to its gel-like matrix and collagen fibers, allowing bending. Bones, however, have a rigid mineralized matrix that provides structural support but lacks flexibility, preventing bending. 3 Reply Share Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Leave an answerLeave an answerCancel reply Featured image Select file Browse Click on image to update the captcha. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Cartilage in the ears is flexible due to its gel-like matrix and collagen fibers, allowing bending. Bones, however, have a rigid mineralized matrix that provides structural support but lacks flexibility, preventing bending.