Collagen types in Connective Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
Bone Water Content
A
25%
2
Q
Cartilage Water Content
A
60-85%
3
Q
Ligament Water Content
A
70%
4
Q
Tendon Water Content
A
60-75%
5
Q
Capsule Water Content
A
70%
6
Q
Menisci Water Content
A
70-78%
7
Q
Anulus Water Content
A
65-70%
8
Q
Nucleus Water Content
A
65-90%
9
Q
Bone Collagen
A
25-30%
Mainly Type I
10
Q
Cartilage Collagen
A
10-30%
>90% Type II
Type IX & XI too
11
Q
Ligament Collagen
A
75%
90% Type I
10% Type III
Little IV & V too
12
Q
Tendon Collagen
A
80%
95% Type I
<5% Type III
V present too
13
Q
Capsule Collagen
A
90%
Mainly type I
14
Q
Menisci Collagen
A
60-90%
Mainly type I
15
Q
Anulus Collagen
A
50-60%
Types I & II
