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Write the functions of bones and cartilage.

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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.

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