CIL:39091, chondrocyte. In Cell Image Library

Light micrograph of elastic cartilage of the ear. This type of cartilage is made from a protein called elastin and is formed from a network of elastic fibers and collagen. The fibers form bundles which give the structure flexibility. The elastic cartilage shown in this image is from the outer ear, however, this type of cartilage is also found in larynx and epiglottis. A lower magnification view is available as CIL:39093.

本图像为耳部弹性软骨的光显微图像（light micrograph）。此类软骨由弹性蛋白（elastin）这一蛋白质构成，其结构为弹性纤维与胶原蛋白（collagen）组成的网状结构。纤维聚集成束，赋予该结构优异的柔韧性。本图中的弹性软骨取材于外耳，但此类软骨也可见于喉（larynx）和会厌（epiglottis）。另有低倍率视野的对应图像，编号为CIL:39093。