Cartilage and Bone

Question 1

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 1

Structure: a pearl-gray semi translucent matrix (The smooth, shiny substance at the end of turkey bones)
Location: Ends of long bone and ribs

Question 2

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 2

Structure:Contains more fibers and many chondroblasts
Function:External ear and epiglottis

Question 3

Fibrocartilage

Answer 3

Structure: Contains more collagen fibers than the other types of cartilage and less chondroblasts
Function: Stronger than the other types of cartilage
Location: Disc between vertebrae and in the discs of the knee joint

Question 4

Spongy Bone

Answer 4

Structure: Contains small plates and bars of bone called trabeculae with cavities for bone marrow
Function: helps to lessen the weight of a bone while still providing strength;House bone marrow
Location: At the end of long bone

Question 5

Compact Bone

Answer 5

Structure: Has a central canal called the osteonic canal with a ring formation around it called lamellae
Function: Provides protection and strength
Location: Outer layer of bone, particularly around the shaft