Histo-Cartilage Flashcards

1
Q

Chondroblasts are derived from these type of cells

A

Mesenchymal stem cells

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2
Q

Extracellular matrix is composed of

A

Protein fibers and ground substance

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3
Q

Type of cells that secrete extracellular matrix

A

Chondroblasts

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4
Q

Where are chondroblasts found

A

Edge of new cartilage

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5
Q

Adult form of cartilage cells

A

Chondrocytes

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6
Q

Extracellular matrix is rich in these 2 substances

A

Glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans

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7
Q

The ability of extracellular matrix to withstand mechanical forces is due to this

A

Water

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8
Q

This surrounds most cartilage

A

Perichondrium

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9
Q

What type of tissue is found in perichondrium

A

Dense connective tissue

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10
Q

Where is perichondrium found

A

Muscles, nerves, fibroblasts

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11
Q

What type of cartilage is found in perichondrium

A

Type I

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12
Q

What is the role of perichondrium

A

Growth and maintenance of cartilage

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13
Q

T/F Cartilage is vascular

A

False. It is avascular

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14
Q

The growth of cartilage by addition to an existing surface

A

Apposistional growth

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15
Q

Apposistional growth generates new________.

A

Chondroblasts

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16
Q

Growth of cartilage by internal expansion

A

Interstitial growth

17
Q

Interstitial growth involves the proliferation of________.

A

Chondrocytes

18
Q

The formation of isogenous groups is found in this type of cartilage growth

A

Interstitial

19
Q

Hyaline cartilage has this type of collagen

A

Type II

20
Q

Where is hyaline cartilage found that does not have perichondrium

A

Articular surfaces

21
Q

What do chondrocytes sit in

A

Lacunae

22
Q

A group of chondrocytes sitting in individual lacunae is called this

A

Isogenous groups

23
Q

The apperance of isogenous groups tell you the cell is going through this

A

Mitosis

24
Q

This is found around isogenous groups. It is identifiable by its more basophilic apperance

A

Territorial matrix

25
Q

Type of cartilage that is more pliable and bendable

A

Elastic cartilage

26
Q

Where is elastic cartilage found

A

Pinna, auditory canal, epiglottis

27
Q

An older person will show this type of cell in elastic cartilage

A

Adiposcyte

28
Q

Type of collagen found in fibrocartilage

A

Type I

29
Q

Where is fibrocartilage found

A

Intervertebrial discs, pubic symphysis, tendon-bone anchorages

30
Q

Why is fibrocartilage used for major tendon-bone anchorages?

A

It has high tensile forces

31
Q

Type of cartilage that has perichondrium on all areas it is found

A

Elastic cartilage

32
Q

Type of cartilage that does not have perichondrium on any area it is found

A

Fibrocartilage