Cartilage and bone Flashcards
Functions of cartilage
Resist Mechaniacl stresses
sliding and cushioning for skeletal joints
lubricant
bone development
What are the three type of cartilage
Hyaline
fiberous
elastic
what are the cells of cartilage
Chondrocyte ( lacunae)
Chondroblast
what is the perichondrium?
Location specfific name for band of CT bordering cartilage
Purpose of Hyaline cartilage
Reduce friction, protect joints and bone and walls of upper respiratory
Function of elastic cartilage
Elasticity
funtion of Fibrocartilage
resist compression
Bone function
Support and mineral reserve
Two type of bone
Cancellous bone
Compact bone
Function of canaliculi
allow osteocytes to recieve nutrients and release waste
Compact bone is supported and encircled by CT with a tissue specific name called:
Periosteum
spongy bone is supported and lined with what :
endosteum
What are the three cell types for bone
Osteocyte
Osteoblast
Osteoclast
Function of osteocyte
maintain bone tissue
function of osteoblast
form bone matrix