Cartilage

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to cushion a fragile item, like a glass vase, inside a moving box to prevent it from breaking. Just as the soft, flexible padding you use absorbs shocks and keeps the vase intact during transport, cartilage acts as a cushion between bones, preventing them from grinding against each other and causing damage. The padding in the box is to the vase what cartilage is to your skeleton: a protective, flexible layer that ensures smooth movement and reduces friction and impact.