Cartilage/ Joints Flashcards
lecture 1
cartilage is
resilient, semi rigid, avascular form of connective tissue
NO BLOOD SUPPLY
cartilage is used for
flexibility
T or F:
% of cartilage decreases with age
true
articular cartilage
articulating surfaces of bone participating in a synovial joint
ends of bones, where 2 bones meet
provides smooth, low friction gliding surfaces
periosteum
fibrous connective tissue that surrounds bone
covers the rest of the bone
perichondruim
surrounding cartilage elements, excluding articular cartilage
periosteum and perichondrium together
- nourish tissue
- lay down more cartilage or bone
- provides interface for attachment of tendons and ligaments
joints
an articulation between two or more rigid components
type of fibrous joints
syndesmosis
gomphosis
SUTURES IN THE SKULL ARE FIBROUS JOINTS
syndesmosis
unites bone with fibrous tissue
gomphosis
peg like fibrous process stabilizes a tooth
teeth/gums
provides proprioceptive info
cartilaginous joints
articulating bone united with fibrocartilage (sternalcostal joints) or hyaline cartilage
synchondrosis
developing long bones in epiphyseal plate
THIS IS A CARTILAGINOUS JOINT
symphysis
Strong slightly mobile joints united by fibrocartilage
THIS IS A CARTILAGINOUS JOINT
pubic symphysis
synovial joints
most common type of joints
