Cartilage color changes

Physiological

Gender

Male

Data Availability

20 to unknown years

Tissue

  • cartilage Changes

References

  • Tonna, E. A. (1977) "Aging of skeletal-dental systems and supporting tissues" in Handbook of the Biology of Aging470-495
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Description

The cartilage loses its translucence, its bluish color typical of young cartilage changes by age 20 to an opaque yellowish color.