Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Cartilage
A
Gel like grounds substance that makes it stronger than CT proper but not as strong as osseous tissue
more flexible
2
Q
What type of cells are in cartilage?
A
Chondroblasts
Chondrocytes
3
Q
Chondroblasts
A
secrete gel-like matrix
4
Q
Chondrocytes
A
cartilage cells that are entrapped in lacunae
5
Q
What is the space around chondrocytes called:
A
Lacunae
6
Q
cartilage is ————- and gets nutrients via diffusion
A
Avascular
7
Q
What surrounds cartilage to help with growth and repair of cartilage?
A
Perichondrium
