Histology - Cartilage

Question 1

What are the three types of cartilage?

Answer 1

Hyaline cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic Cartilage

Question 2

What type of cartilage is this and was is contained within?

Answer 2

This is hyaline cartilage, it has condrocytes within the lacunae and its ECM is made up of strong collagen fibres bound by a gel-like substance.
It provides flexibility and support.
It covers the articular surface of joints.
It has a perichondrium

Question 3

What type of cartilage is this and what are its components?

Answer 3

This is fibrocartilage. It is made of collagen fibres intersped with condrocytes in their lacunae.
It provides strength and rigidity.
It has no perichondrium.

Question 4

What type of cartilage is this and what are its components.

Answer 4

This is elastic cargilage made up of elastin and collagen fibres, intersped with chondrocytes.
Forms auricle of the ear.
It is covered by perichondrium.