Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
What type of tissue is cartilage?
A
Connective tissue
2
Q
What is cartilage composed of?
A
•Cells
•Extracellular matrix
3
Q
Cartilage is?
A
•Avascular
( few or no blood vessels )
4
Q
Types of cartilage?
A
•Hyaline
•Fibrocartilage
•Elastic
5
Q
Location of Hyaline Cartilage?
A
•Ribs
•Nose
•Ends of long bones
6
Q
Functions of Hyaline cartilage?
A
•Provides smooth surfaces for joints
•Provides support
7
Q
Locations of fibrocartilage?
A
•Pubic Symphysis
•Intervertebral discs
8
Q
Functions of fibrocartilage?
A
•Support
9
Q
Locations of elastic cartilage?
A
•Epiglottis
•External ear
10
Q
Functions of elastic cartilage?
A
•Support with flexibility
