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Bone connective tissue provides structure and support, adipose (or fat) connective tissue insulates and provides energy, and blood connective tissue distributes oxygen to our tissues and removes carbon dioxide. Another integral type of connective tissue is cartilage. The main structural components of our bodies are bone, muscle, and cartilage. Bones are rigid, while muscles bend, stretch, and are flexible. Cartilage connective tissue is the perfect halfway point between these other tissues.
Cartilage is a semirigid connective tissue that is weaker than bone, but more flexible and resilient. As with all connec- tive tissue types, cartilage contains a population of cells scattered throughout a matrix of protein fibers embedded within a gel-like ground substance.