Chondrocytes are found in cartilage. They produce and maintain the matrix of cartilage.

Most cells are a type of white blood cells that are involved in defense against pathogens and in healing the wounds. Basophils are granulocytes of white blood cells that contain heparin, an anti-coagulant that prevent blood from clotting too quickly in case of an injury. They also help in body defense by engulfing foreign substances. Osteocytes are bone forming cells that get entrapped in bone matrix.