Damage to this tissue is characterized using the Outerbridge classification.
Damage to this tissue is characterized using the Outerbridge classification. Accumulating homogentisic acid damages this tissue in alkaptonuria. Two developmentally-important tissues of this kind are named for Reichert and Meckel. Link proteins in this tissue stabilize interactions between aggrecan. Tietze's syndrome is characterized by inflammation of the costal type of this tissue. A variety of this tissue targeted by microfracture surgery is a subset of the most common type, which is named for its (*) glassy appearance. Collagen II makes up the vast majority of protein in the articular type of this tissue. This tissue, which comes in hyaline, fibrous, and elastic types, consists of cells known as chondrocytes, and makes up the skeletons of sharks. For 10 points, name this flexible connective tissue present in the nose and ear. 
Damage to this tissue is characterized using the Outerbridge classification.
cartilage [accept more specific types; prompt on "connective tissue"]