The cartilage in the above specimen is found at label 5. It is called articular cartilage as it is found at the articulating surfaces of synovial joints (you will learn more about this in Weeks 3 & 4). An articulating surface is two (or more) apposing bones. Cartilage is present here to prevent damage to underlying bone, amongst other functions.

The cartilage here is one of 3 types of cartilage.

Match the type of cartilage to the locations.