Cartilage Histology Flashcards
1
Q
Semi rigid tissue comprised of cells and ECM
A
Cartilage
2
Q
What does cartilage have in its ECM
A
Contains collagen and elastic fiber
3
Q
T/F
Cartilage has No nerve supply or Lymphatics, and its avascular
A
TRUE
4
Q
Cells that secrete cartilage matrix and has mitotic capabilities? And what is there mature cartilage cells in lacunae called that is surrounded by and maintain matrix ?
A
Chondroblasts
Chondrocytes
5
Q
What is lacunae
A
House for chondrocytes
6
Q
What type of collagen is most predominant in the matrix of cartilage
A
Type II
*type I is in fibrocartilage and outer perichondrium
(Perichondrium is outer layer of cartilage)
*elastin fibers in elastic cartilage
