Cartilage Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Cartilage
A
Hyaline
Elastic
2
Q
How to tell a cartilage cell from other types
A
The “halo” around it
3
Q
What does Hyaline cartilage look like
A
No distinct shape
Halos around cell
4
Q
Type of cells in Hyaline cartilage
A
Chondrocytes
5
Q
Function of Hyaline cartilage
A
Supports
Reinforces
Cushions
Resists compression
6
Q
Location of Hyaline cartilage
A
Joint cavities
Coastal cartilage of the ribs
Nose
Trachea/Larynx
7
Q
What does elastic cartilage look like
A
Halos around cell
Fibers in the matrix(elastic)
8
Q
What is the function of elastic cartilage
A
Maintains the shape or a structure while allowing flexability
9
Q
What is the location of elastic cartilage
A
Supports external ear (pinna)
Epiglottis
