Cartilage

Carthage 

Cartilage  is flexible connective tissue it is found in many part of the body.It can bend a bit but stretching.in the function is to connect bones together.It is found in the joints the rib cage the ear the nose and the throat and between the bones of the back.

-tough
-smooth
-on ends of the bones that 
move across each other 
-stops friction 
-acts as a shock absorber resists 

Things can damage your cartilage 

-heavy impact-injury

-wear and tear 

-stress

-lack of movement 

Damage result in bones grinding 

As the move over each other.(an lead to Arthritis)

Arthritis 

Arthritis is a disease that cause swelling stiffness and pain in a person joints.Joints are where are two bones meets allowing your body to move.