Write the functions of bones and cartilage.
Functions of bone:
● The complete framework of the body is formed of bone which provides support to the complete body.
● It provides anchorage to the muscles and support to the organs.
● Bones also help in the movement.
Functions of cartilage:
● It smoothens the bone surfaces at joints like in tip of nose, ears.
● It is not very much rigid as bones and not very much elastic like muscles. It is flexible to some extent and is present where littlie flexibility is required.
For example – Cartilages are present in between vertebral column.