Ch. 6 Flashcards
where is perichondrium found
surrounds cartilages
function of perichondrium
resists outward pressure, and functions in growth and repair of cartilage, springs back to original shape
what similarities to the different types of cartilages share?
cell type: chondrocyte located in lacunae, matrix contains fiber and jelly like ground substance
what type of cartilage is most abundant in the body
hyaline cartilage
what do the chondrocyte of hyaline cartilage look like
spherical
what type of fibers are found in hyaline cartilage
collagen
function of hyaline cartilage
provides support though flexibility
what is elastic cartilage mainly composed of
many elastic fibers
function of elastic cartilage
able to tolerate repeated bending
where in the body can elastic cartilage be found
epiglottis, and cartilage of external ear
function of fibrocartilage
resists strong compression and strong tension, intermediate b/t hyaline and elastic cartilage
where in the body can fibrocartilage be found
pubic symphysis, menisci of knee, and annulus fibrosis
what two ways does cartilage grow?
appositional and interstitial growth
appositional growth
chondroblasts in surrounding perichondrium produce new cartilage
interstitial growth
chondrocytes w/in cartilage divide and secrete new matrix
when does cartilage stop growing?
when the skeleton stops growing
what types of tissue does bone contain
bone connective tissue, nervous, blood, cartilage, and epithelial
function of bones
support, movement, protection, mineral storage, blood cell formation, and energy metabolism
what type of components make up bone tissue and what are their proportions
35% organic components and 65% inorganic components
list the type of organic components found in bone
cells, fibers, and ground substance
list the types of inorganic components found in bone tissue
mineral salts that invade bony matrix
organic components found in bone contribute to what?
flexibility and tensile strength
inorganic components found in bone contribute to what?
provide exceptional harness, and resists compression
what are the three types of cells in bone that either produce or maintain bone
osteogenic cells, osteoblasts, and osteocytes
osteogenic cells
see cells that differentiate into osteoblasts
osteoblasts
actively produce and secrete bone matrix (osteoid)
osteocytes
keep bone matrix healthy
what are osteoclasts and where are they found
w/in bone tissue, responsible for resorption of bone by secreting hydrochloric acid and lysosomal enzymes
what are the 4 classifications of bones
long, short, flat, and irregular
describe long bones
longer than wide; a shaft plus ends
describe short bones
roughly cube-shaped
describe flat bones
thin and flattened, usually curved
describe irregular bones
various shapes, do not fit into other categories
describe compact bone
dense outer layer of bone
describe spongy (cancellous) bone
internal network of bone
what are trabeculae
little “beams” of bone, open spaces b/t trabecular filled w/ marrow