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Exam 2 - Bone and Cartilage Flashcards

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how does cartilage get nutrients

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nutrients/waste pass to/from cell through matrix - avascular

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what does cartilage contain

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chondrocytes embedded in ECM

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functions of cartilage

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supports soft tissues, guides development/growth of long bones

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where is hyaline cartilage located

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at articular ends of long bones in adults, walls of respiratory system (nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi), ventral ends of ribs; also temporary skeleton for fetus until replaced by bone

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type of collagen in hyaline cartilage

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type 2

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hyaline cartilage matrix

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homogenous, amorphous ground substance w/ proteoglycan aggregates (w/ chondroitin, keratan sulfate, hyaluronic acid) and chondronectin embedded type 2 collagen + territorial/capsular matrix

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where is territorial matrix found

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adjacent to chondrocytes

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composition of territorial matrix

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low collagen, high GAGs

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staining of territorial matrix

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very basophilic and metachromatic; more intense with PAS stain than intercapsular matrix - due to sulfate groups on proteoglycans

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perichondrium composition

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dense irregular CT

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perichondrium location

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surrounds hyaline cartilage except at articular surfaces

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perichondrium layers

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outer fibrous layer and inner cellular layer

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perichondrium function

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provides blood supply for avascular cartilage

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outer fibrous layer of perichondrium

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type 1 collagen, fibroblasts, blood vessels

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inner cellular layer of perichondrium

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chondrogenic cells

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what are chondrocytes

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mature cartilage cells (chondroblasts that have been completely surrounded by matrix)

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chondrocyte location

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embedded in lacunae in matrix

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chondrocyte function

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maintain cartilage matrix

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chondroblast function

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produce cartilage matrix

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20
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isogenous groups

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groups of 2-8 chondrocytes in the same lacunae

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21
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elastic cartilage composition

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matrix w/ network of elastic fibers (yellowish color)

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elastic cartilage location

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where flexible support needed - external ear, Eustachian tube, epiglottis, larynx

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23
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elastic vs. hyaline cartilage degeneration

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elastic less prone to degeneration

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type of collagen in elastic cartilage

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type 2

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25
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elastic cartilage perichondrium

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similar to that of hyaline cartilage

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fibrocartilage perichondrium

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doesn’t exist

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27
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composition of fibrocartilage

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alternating rows of fibroblast-derived chondrocytes and thick bundles of type 1 collagen fibers - properties b/w dense CT and hyaline cartilage

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28
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location of fibrocartilage

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may align along lines of stress - found where support and tensile strength needed in conjunction w/ hyaline cartilage: IV discs, articular discs, pubic symphysis, tendon and ligament insertions, knee joint menisci

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what is fibrocartilage easily confused with

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dense regular CT

30
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in general, what is bone

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calcified ECM with osteocytes embedded in matrix

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three main functions of bone

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protects vital organs, supports fleshy structures, provides calcium reserve

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how is bone dynamic

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constant shape change, absorption, resorption in response to biomechanical forces

33
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inorganic calcified portion of bone matrix

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  • contains calcium, phosphate, bicarbonate, citrate, magnesium, potassium, sodium
  • primarily hydroxyapatite crystals
  • minerals are 50% of dry weight
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organic portion of bone matrix

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mainly type 1 collagen with ground substance containing chondroitin sulfate, keratan sulfate

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primary bone

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immature, woven bone that is the first bone formed in fetal development and in bone repair

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primary bone mineral content

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lower than secondary bone

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secondary bone

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mature, lamellar bone - two types: compact, spongy

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compact bone

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dense, outer portion of bone with outer and inner circumferential lamellae and osteons around haversian canals

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volkmann’s canals

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connect osteons to each other

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what is outer circumferential lamellae adjacent to

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below periosteum

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what is inner circumferential lamellae adjacent to

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marrow cavity

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spongy bone

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meshwork of trabeculae in bone interior that helps distribute weight

43
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spongy bone changes in osteoporosis?

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becomes narrower

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bone periosteum

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layer of non-calcified CT covering bone on external surfaces, except synovial articulations, w/ outer fibrous, dense collagenous layer and inner cellular (osteogenic) layer

45
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bone periosteum function

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distribute blood vessels to bone

46
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sharpey’s fibers

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type 1 collagen - attach periosteum to bone

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haversian canals

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hold blood vessels in the bone

48
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canaliculi

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microchannels b/w cells so cells can make contact w/ each other - have gap junctions

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endosteum - what and where

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thin specialized CT that lines marrow cavities

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endosteum function

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source of osteoprogenitor cells and osteoblasts for bone growth and repair

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cement line

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region where remodeling has occurred - highly mineralized line

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osteoid

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non-mineralized bone matrix laid down first by osteoblasts

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osteoprogenitor cells

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flattened/spindle shaped cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts

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osteoprogenitor cell location

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inner layer of periosteum and endosteal cells that line marrow cavity

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osteoblast shape and function

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cuboidal/polygonal shaped cells that secrete collagen, ground substance, osteoid - regulate mineralization of bone

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osteoblast location

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single layer of cells in regions where bone is being formed

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osteocyte function

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maintain bone matrix - to limited extent can both synthesize and resorb bone

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osteocyte location

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how do osteocytes communicate w/ each other/osteoblasts

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via processes that extend through canaliculi

60
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osteoclasts description and function

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multinucleated, acidophilic, phagocytic cells that actively resorb bone by releasing lysosomes into extracellular space - seal off area, acidifies and secretes acid hydrolases that resorb bone

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Howship’s lacunae

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depression in bone created by osteoclast

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osteoporosis

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decrease in bone mass associated with normal ratio of mineral to matrix - due to decreased bone formation, increased bone resorption, or both

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osteoporosis with old age

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due to lower secretion of GH

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osteoporosis in immobile patients

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due to lack of physical stress on bone

65
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osteoporosis in PMS women

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due to lower estrogen secretion

66
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osteomalacia

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bone disorder due to calcium deficiency in adults - deficient calcification of newly formed bone and decalcification of calcified bone

67
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osteomalacia and pregnancy

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may be severe in pregnancy - calcium requirements of fetus may cause calcium losses from mom

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Rickets

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osteomalacia in children - mostly vitamin D deficiency, but calcium deficiency can contribute - deficient calcification in newly formed bone usually accompanied by deformation of bone spicules in epiphyseal plates - slow growth, deformation

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Paget’s disease

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osteitis deformans - dysfunctional bone remodeling leading to bone that is abnormal, enlarged, not as dense, brittle and prone to breakage

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acromegaly

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excessive pituitary growth hormone in adults - very thick bones in extremities and in parts of facial skeleton

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