Chapter 6: Bone and Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Can be classified as “Specialized Connective Tissue”
A
Cartilage
2
Q
Which type of cartilage forms the skeleton of the fetus?
A
Hyaline Cartilage
3
Q
What is the mature cell in cartilage called?
A
Chondrocyte
4
Q
What is the immature cell in cartilage called?
A
Chondroblast
5
Q
What do you call the space where a chondrocyte sits in?
A
Lacuna
6
Q
Dense bones, it forms diaphysis, made of osteons
A
compact bone
7
Q
It is also known as cancellous bone
A
spongy bone
8
Q
A cartilage which is grossly yellowish in color
A
Elastic cartilage
9
Q
Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of elastic fibers?
A
Elastic Cartilage
10
Q
Is cartilage gihly vascular or avascular?
A
Avascular
11
Q
Blood Supply of Cartilage
A
Cartilage is avascular
