Cartilage Flashcards

1
Q

Hyaline

A

Most abundant

Tracheal and bronchial cartilage- reinforces passageways of respiratory system

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2
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Costal

A

Connect ribs to sternum

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3
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Articular

A

Covers bone ends and moveable joints

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4
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Laryngeal

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Forms skeleton of larynx (voicebox)

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5
Q

Nasal

A

Supports external nose

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6
Q

Cartilage

A
  1. Supports w. Flexibility and resilience
  2. No nerves or blood vessels
  3. Perichondrium: dense connective tissue membrane surrounding cartilage
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