Cartilage is the connective tissue responsible for providing cushioning for the bones, joints, as well as providing structure for soft tissues and protection and flexibility.
Costal cartilage for for example forms the anterior portion of the ribs and allows for the ability to breath. The nose and ears are also formed by and structured with cartilage.
Need points sorry extended goal
To compare an see if anything changes.
say a patient is really sick at one point,an you would want to see in reports how fast or slow they got better.
