Cartilage

Question 1

What are cartilages?

Answer 1

An avascular connective tissue consisting of extracellular fibers embedded in a matrix containing localized cells

Question 2

What are the function of cartilages?

Answer 2

1. To support soft tissues
2. To provide a smooth surface for bones to glide in
3. Enable the development and growth of long bones

Question 3

What are the type of cartilages?

Answer 3

1. Hyaline
2. Elastic
3. Fibrocartilage

Question 4

What is the function and characteristics of hyaline cartilages?

Answer 4

Hyaline cartilages has moderate amount of collagen fibers and it serves as a smooth gliding surface for bones.

Question 5

What is the function of elastic cartilages?

Answer 5

Elastic cartilages has substantial amount of elastic fibers and little collagen. Elastic fibers support part of our bodies that needs to bend (e.g. the ear)

Question 6

What is the characteristic and function of fibrocartilages?

Answer 6

Fibrocartilages have substantial amount of collagen fibers and limited cells. Fibrocartilages as a cushion within joints, where it helps manage compression forces and reduces stress placed on joints.

Question 7

Where can we find hyaline cartilages?

Answer 7

We can mainly find hyaline cartilages in synovial joint, specifically the articular surfaces

Question 8

Where can we find elastic cartilages?

Answer 8

Elastic cartilages forms the external ears, auditory tubes, and the epiglottis

Question 9

Where can we find fibrocartilages?

Answer 9

We can mainly find fibrocartilages in the intervertebral discs