histology Flashcards
territorial vs inter-territorial matrix:
territorial - immediately surrounding isogenous groups
inter-territorial - between isogenous groups
do chondrocytes have lacunae?
yes, but they are artifact
2 chondrocytes can occupy 1 lacunae
cartilage characteristics:
avascular
connective tissue
low proliferation
chondrocytes found in lacunae
may/may not have a perichondrium
different functions/different types
what are the 3 types of cartilage?
hyaline
elastic
fibrocartilage
where is elastic cartilage found?
ears, nose, aorta, epliglottis
where is fibrous cartilage found?
intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, menisci
where is hyaline cartilage found?
costal cartilage, articular joint cartilage
which cartilages have a perichondrium?
elastic and hyaline (but not in joints)
what is the lacunar rim?
inner layer of the territorial matrix
consists of loose collagen fibrils
what is the territorial matrix composed of?
randomly arranged type II collagen fibrils surrounded by proteoglycans
appositional vs interstitial growth
appositional
-growth from surface perichondrium cells
-mesenchymal cells/fibroblasts –> chondroblasts –> chondrocytes
-chondroblasts secrete matrix and become surrounded, becoming chondrocytes
interstitial
-growth from within the cartilage matrix
-chondrocytes divide - isogenous groups formed
-territorial and inter-territorial matrix
what type of collagen in ECM of elastic and hyaline cartilage?
type II
what type of collagen in ECM of fibrocartilage?
type I
which cartilages have a perichondrium?
elastic and hyaline (unless its a joint)
core protein of all cartilage proteoglycans?
aggregan
what are the 2 glycosaminoglycans of cartilage proteoglycans?
keratan sulfate
chondroitin sulfate
what molecule are the core proteins attached to?
hyaluronic acid