Perichondrium

The perichondrium represents the fibrous and nutritious covering of the cartilage.
 * Strengthens the cartilage and prevents excessive bending.
 * [[Image:Trachea_histology_2014.jpg|thumb|462x462px|Cut through the [[Trachea (histology)|trachea]]. The perichondrium presses directly on the part of the hyaline cartilage itself.]]It consists of 2 components:
 * external = rigid disordered collage. ligament; strengthens cartilage; prevents cracking during bending;
 * internal = sparse collagen. tissue rich in blood vessels; contains progenitor cells; nourishes the cartilage.

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