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Hyaline cartilage makes up the costal cartilage. Hyaline cartilage is also found elsewhere, for example in the articular surfaces of bones, the trachea and bronchi, and the nasal cavity and nose. Hyaline cartilage functions to provide stiff (but somewhat flexible support) and reduce friction between bony surfaces.
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Hyaline
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Spongy is a type of bone, not cartilage. Spongy bone is organised into trabeculae which are formed of longitudinal layers of lamellae. These surround red marrow spaces.
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Spongy
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Elastic cartilage is not found in costal cartilage. Elastic cartilage allows for flexibility and is found in places such as the epiglottis and the pinna of the external ear.
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Elastic
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Fibrocartilage is not found in the costal cartilages. Fibrocartilage acts to resist compression, prevent bone-to-bone contact and reduce relative movement. It is found in the intervertebral discs, tendon insertions, pubic symphysis and menisci of the knee joint.
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Fibrocartilage
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Reticular fibres are not a type of cartilage. These are thin fibres that form a delicate net-like framework in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes and other locations where blood and lymph are filtered.
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Reticular
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A 70-year-old woman presents to the GP with a 6-month history of dull localised chest pain which is tender on palpation. The GP suspects costochondritis.

Which of the following types of cartilage make up the costal cartilage?
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