Histology of Bone and Cartilage Flashcards
Is cartilage vascular?
No it is avascular
Cartilage has […] ability to repair when damaged.
Limited






Where is hyaline cartilage located?
- Joints (articular surfaces)
- Trachea and bronchi
- Ribs
- Epiphyseal plate
What type of cartilage is this?

Hyaline
What is the purpose of the perichondrium in cartilage?
Perichondrium protects the underlying cartilage, and is a source of progenitor cells (Chondroblasts)
What is interstitial growth of cartilage?
Chondrocytes within the cartilage divide
to form isogenous groups

What is appositional growth of cartilage?
Chondroblasts in the cellular perichondrium divide and differentiate into chondrocytes
Type 2 collagen is found predominantly in […]
Cartilage
Type 1 collagen is found predominantly in […]
Bone
What is the most abundant substance in the extracellular matrix of hyaline cartilage?
Water


Articular cartilage is a particular type of hyaline cartilage. It lacks a specific structure that is commonly found in hyaline cartilage. What is this structure?
Perichondrium


Where is elastic cartilage located?
- Epiglottis
- External ear
- Wall of the external acoustic meatus
- Eustachian tube
What type of cartilage is shown (hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage)

Elastic
Where is fibrocartilage located?
- Pubic symphysis
- Intervertebral discs
- Meniscus of the knee
Does fibrocartilage have a perichondrium?
No
What is the function of hyaline cartilage?
- Resists compression
- Provides cushioning and low friction surface in joints
- Structural support (e.g. trachea and bronchi)
- Foundation of fetal skeleton and endochondral bone formation
What is the function of elastic cartilage?
Flexible support for soft tissues
What is the function of fibrocartilage?
Resists deformation under stress
What are the main cells found in:
- Hyaline
- Elastic
- Fibrocartilage
- Chondrocytes and Chondroblasts
- Chondrocytes and Chondroblasts
- Chondroytes and Fibroblasts








































