ANP course 2 Flashcards
1
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What is cartilage
A
between dense CT and bone, avascular, collagen fibers and 80% H2O
2
Q
What are the ground substances of cartilage
A
contains glycosaminoglycans , chondriotin sulfate, hyaluronic acid and chondronectin
3
Q
what is perichondrium
A
when injured cartilage ossifies
4
Q
what are chondroblasts
A
immature cartilage cells , forms cartillage
5
Q
what are chondrocytes
A
mature cartilage cells that maintain
6
Q
what is a lacunae
A
locolize clusters of chondrocytes in cartilage
7
Q
name 3 types of cartilage
A
Hyaline,elastic and fibrocartilage
8
Q
What is hyaline cartilage
A
Supports, pliable ,resilient cushioning
9
Q
What is elastic cartilage
A
maintain its shape and malleable
