Cartilage and Bone Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of cartilage?
A
- hyaline
- elastic
- fibrous cartilage
2
Q
Why is cartilage softer than bones?
A
- contains less minerals
3
Q
What are the functions of cartilage?
A
- lines many joints, facilitating smooth movement
- acts as a shock absorber between vertebrae
- forms flexible structures such as the epiglottis and pinna of the ear
4
Q
What is bone tissue supplied with?
A
- blood vessels
- nerves
- lymph vessels
5
Q
What are the types of bone tissue?
A
- compact bone
- spongy (cancellous) bone
6
Q
Where is compact bone found?
A
- on the surface of bones
- the shafts of the limb bones
7
Q
What are the characteristics of compact bone?
A
- very hard and dense
- looks smooth and homogenous
- made up of many Haversian systems or osteons
8
Q
What is the function of compact bone?
A
- provides strength and support to the body
9
Q
What are the characteristics of spongy (cancellous) bone?
A
- lighter in weight
- open structure
10
Q
What are the functions of spongy (cancellous) bone?
A
- able to resist stress
- able to manufacture red and white blood cells
