Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Cartilage is what kind of tissue?
A
supportive connective tissue
2
Q
Define elasticity
A
ability to deform then return to shape
3
Q
Define the functions Framework and Movement in terms of cartilage
A
- Framework (support and protection)
- Movement (levers and joints)
4
Q
Define the functions Reseviour and Haemopoiesis
A
- Reservoir (Calcium and phosphate)
- Haemopoiesis (blood cell production)
5
Q
What is ECM and how much is in cartilage?
A
ECM is secreted from -blast cells and it’s made up of protein fibres and ground substance, makes up 95% of cartilage
6
Q
What protein fibres are in hyaline and fibrocartilage
A
hyaline type 2 - fibrocartilage type 2 and 1
7
Q
What does it mean for a chondrocyte to be avascular
A
Blood vessels are unable to grow
8
Q
What is pericondrium and which kind of cartilage has it?
A
connective tissue proper, surrounds hyaline cartilage
