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1. Connective Tissues

   Linked via "chondrocytes"

   Composition of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
   The ECM is the defining feature of connective tissues and is synthesized primarily by resident cells such as fibroblasts, chondrocytes, and osteocytes. It consists fundamentally of two components: ground substance and specialized protein fibers.
   Ground Substance

2. Connective Tissues

   Linked via "Chondrocytes"

   Cartilage
   Cartilage provides flexible support and cushioning. It lacks direct vascularization, relying entirely on synovial fluid diffusion for nutrient uptake. The three types—hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic—differ primarily in their fiber composition. Chondrocytes within hyaline cartilage are believed to communicate through fl…