Cartilage Flashcards
In the development of cartilage, what are the 3 stages?
Mesenchyme Cells produce Chondroblasts, which produce Cartilage
The replacement of cartilage by bone is called _________?
Ossification
What are the three primary types of cartilage?
1) Hyaline Cartilage
2) Elastic Cartilage
3) Fibrocartilage
Which two types of cartilage are covered by a perichondrium?
1) Hyaline Cartilage
2) Elastic Cartilage
Collagen type 1 fibers are present in what part of the body?
Bones
Collagen type 2 fibers are present in what part of the body?
Cartilage except for fibrocartilage.
The ground substance of cartilage is made up of _____________.
Proteoglycans (firm gel)
The Perichondrium of hyaline and elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage contains which type of collagen fiber?
Collagen Type 1 Fibers
How does cartilage differ from other types of connective tissue?
The nature of ground substance has firm consistency.
Which type of cartilage is characterized as being transparent/glass-like?
Hyaline
Which type of cartilage is in this image?
Hyaline, has glass-like appearance (transparent) also cells appear in little “nests”
What type of cartilage is found in the ribs, nose, larynx, trachea, and joints?
Hyaline Cartilage
As a person ages, hyaline cartilage gradually gets converted into _________?
Fibrocartilage
The main difference between Hyaline and Elastic cartilage is the presence of ___________ _________ in the ____________
Elastic Fibers in the Matrix of Elastic cartilage.
Which type of cartilage is in this image?
Elastic Cartilage
What type of cartilage is found in the auricle, medial auditory tube, epiglottis, laryngeal cartilage, and lateral part of EAM (External Acoustic Meatus),
Elastic Cartilage
Which type of cartilage contains type 1 fibers and a dense matrix?
Fibrocartilage
Which type of cartilage is in this image?
Fibrocartilage
What type of cartilage is found in the glenoid labrum (Shoulder joint) and acetabular labrum (hip joint)?
Fibrocartilage, these areas require very strong cartilage.
