Key Histology Features
Instructions: Run your mouse over the histololgy slide want to view. Key histology features are described. If a link is present, click to view and listen to the histology audioslide.
Elastic Cartilage
Elastic cartilage contains elastic fibers in the matrix. The fibers are oriented in all directions. The matrix stains a dark blue/purple while the lacunae are faintly stained or unstained.
Histology slides courtesy of Beatrice Public Schools.
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