Comparison of Two Types of Dense Connective Tissue

Characteristics
Cartilage
Bone
 
Mechanical properties
Rigid but flexible
Hard and strong
Cell type
Chondrocytes
Osteocytes
Composition of Matrix
Chondroitin sulfate
Hydroxyapatite
Vascularization
Avascular
Vascular
Innervation
No
Yes
Covering
Perichondrium
Periosteum