Group 8/9/19 Flashcards
general structure of cartilage
avascular, no nerves or lymphatics
tough, durable form of connective tissue
perichondrium structure and function
sheath of dense connective tissue that surrounds cartilage in most places (not in articular cartilage)
functions to grow and maintain cartilage
structure has type 1 collagen and fibroblasts on the outside, and mesenchymal stem cells on the inside
cells of cartilage, and their function
chondrocytes, these synthesize and maintain the components in the ECM
location of chondrocytes
lacunae, which are matrix cavities
matrix of cartilage
extracellular matrix (ECM) has high concentration of GAGs and proteoglycans that interact with collagen and elastic fibers
aggrecan
a proteoglycan that binds a large amount of water
functions to bind to type 2 collagen fibrils
types of cartilage
hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage
location of hyaline cartilage
upper respiratory tract, articular ends and epiphyseal plates of long bones, fetus
location of elastic cartilage
external ear, external acoustic meatus, auditory tube, epiglottis and other laryngeal cartilages
location of fibrocartilage cartilage
intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, meniscus, other joints, and insertion of tendons
functions of hyaline cartilage
resists compression
cushioning, smooth, low-friction surfaces for joints
structural support for respiratory system
forms foundation for development of fetal skeleton and bone growth
functions of elastic cartilage
flexible support for soft tissues
functions of fibrocartilage
resists deformation under stress
presence of perichondrium in hyaline cartilage
yes, except articular cartilage and epiphyseal plates
presence of perichondrium in elastic cartilage
yes
presence of perichondrium in fibrocartilage
no
which types of cartilage undergo calcification?
hyaline cartilage calcifies in endochrondal bone formation during the aging process
fibrocartilage calcifies the callus during bone repair
what cells is aggrecan secreted by?
chondrocytes
what cells is versican secreted by?
fibroblasts
typical arrangement of chondrocytes in hyaline cartilage
small isogenous groups
typical arrangement of chondrocytes in elastic cartilage
isolated or small isogenous groups
typical arrangement of chondrocytes in fibrocartilage
isolated or in isogenous groups, arranged axially
osteoarthritis
chronic, during aging, loss of hyaline cartilage lining articular ends of bones