CTO Quiz 2: Cartilage and Bone Flashcards
Functions of Cartilage
1) Structural support of soft tissues
2) Shock absorption between joints
3) Reduce friction between joint surfaces
4) Role of growth and development in long bone
Types of Connective Tissue
1) Connective Tissue Proper Loose, Dense (Regular and Irregular) 2) Connective Tissues with Special Properties Adipose, Elastic, Hematopoietic, Mucous 3) Supporting Connective Tissues Cartilage, Bone
Components of Cartilage (cells)
chondroblasts–>chondrocytes
Types of Cartilage
1) Hyaline
2) Elastic
3) Fibrocartilage
Elastic Cartilage
Type 2 collagen, elastic fibers
flexible
yellow- due to elastin
Hyaline Cartilage
Most common Type 2 collagen Embryo skeleton Ephiphyseal plates of long bones holds a lot of water
Hyaline Locations
Articular surfaces of moveable joints (**articular cartilage is a type of hyaline) Ends of ribs Respiratory passages Nose Larynx
Locations of Elastic Cartilage
ear
Eustachian tube
epiglottis of larynx
Fibrocartilage
Type 1 collagen
flexible strength
dense CT
resists tension and shearing forces
Fibrocartilage Locations
Intervertebral and articular discs
menisci of knee
pubic symphysis
Formation of Cartilage
mesenchymal cells (with transcription factor SOX-9)–> chondroblasts–> produce matrix–> chondrocytes (inside lacuna)
Isogenous Nests
chondrocytes undergo mitosis- when multiple daughter cells are in one lacuna (eventually get separated by matrix)
Perichondrium
dense CT outer layer of most cartilage (except articular and fibrocartilage)
source of nutrition
inner layers contain chondrogenic cells- can become chondroblasts
Interstitial Growth
new cartilage added in middle
Appositional growth
new cartilage added at edge
fibroblast–>chondrogenic cells–>chondroblast–>chondrocyte (inner perichondrium differentiation)
Hyaline Articular Cartilage
no perichondrium
cannot repair easily
ex- shoulder
Osteoarthritis
breakdown and loss of cartilage on articular joint surfaces
bone spurs
risk factors- obesity, women, older than 45, joint injury, heredity
treatment- pain and anti-inflammatory meds, exercise, weight loss, joint replacement
Components of Bone (cells)
osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts
Epiphysis
expanded end with articular cartilage
Diaphysis
shaft of long bone
medullary cavity- osteoclastic activity
Epiphyseal Plate
area where growth occurs in young bones