What types of cartilage is found in the pinna of the ear and in the epiglottis of the throat?
A) Hyaline cartilage
B) Elastic cartilage
C) Fibrocartilage
D) Fibroelastic cartilage

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Hyaline cartilage connective tissue is found covering the ends of long bones, in the costal cartilages of the ribs, and in the nasal cartilages of the nose. Elastic cartilage connective tissue is found in the pinna of the ear (outer ear flap) and the epiglottis in the throat. Fibrocartilage connective tissue is found in the intervertebral disks, the pubic symphysis, and the meniscus of the knee.

What Types of Cartilage Is Found in the Pinna of the Ear