Cartilage and Joints

Question 1

Cartilage

Answer 1

a non-vascular, flexible connective tissue matrix made of chondrocytes, collagen, and glycosylated protein called proteoglycan

Question 2

Cartilage

Answer 2

a non-vascular, flexible connective tissue matrix made of chondrocytes, collagen, and glycosylated protein called proteoglycan

Question 3

Joints (articulating surfaces)

Answer 3

provide a connection between two or more skeletal parts

Question 4

provide a connection between two or more skeletal parts

Answer 4

Joints (articulating surfaces)

Question 5

Three Types of Joints:

Answer 5

fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial

Question 6

fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial

Answer 6

Three Types of Joints:

Question 7

Joints - Synovial Membrane

Answer 7

secretes synovial fluid that cushions the joint and allows smooth motion

Question 8

secretes synovial fluid that cushions the joint and allows smooth motion

Answer 8

Joints - Synovial Membrane