cartilage Flashcards
___ is a mixture of dense ____ fibers and elastic fibers in a __-like ground substance
cartilage collagenous gel
t/f cartilage can endure way more stress than loose or dense ct
true bc cartilage is strong but flexible
what is distinctive about the bloodsupply of cartilage
its avascular and recieves its nutrients thru a cap network from the perichondrium and synovial fluid in a joint can also supply nutrients
how would you describe cartilage
very resilient, strong tensile and compression strength
what are the 3 types of cartilage
hyaline
fibrocartilage
elastic
what is a precursor to b, appears bluish-white, shiny, is strong but is the weakest of all 3 types
hyaline cartilage
what cartilage is found at the ends of long b. m ant ribs, nose, larynx, trachea, bronchii, and doesnt turn to b at the ends of long b
hyaline cartilage
in embryonic stages the skeleton is ____ cartillage
hyaline
what type of cartilage is made up of collagenous fibers found in thick bundles w space in btw and allows for compression
fibrocartilage
what is the strongest cartilage and that are found in areas that support body weight and lacks a perichondrium
fibrocartilage
which cartilage is the most flexible and durable, allows mvt, has a perichondrium and is found in ear, larynx, eustachian tube
elastic cartilage