The cartilage secretes collagen and grows (interstitial growth); The cartilage is replaced with bone and blood vessels invade the cartilage, which brings in additional cell types and vascularisation ...

It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone. Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body. Skip to content. ... Interstitial growth which includes: ...

The cartilage secretes collagen and grows (interstitial growth); The cartilage is replaced with bone and blood vessels invade the cartilage, which brings in additional cell types and vascularisation ...