hyaline, elastic and fibrocartilage

Question 1

hyaline caritlage: Main features of ECM

Answer 1

homogenous with type II collagen, aggrecan

Question 2

Hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage major cells

Answer 2

chondrocytes, chondroblasts

Question 3

hyaline typical arrangements?

Answer 3

isolated in small isogenous groups

Question 4

elastic typical arrangements?

Answer 4

usually in small isogenous group

Question 5

hyaline: presence of perichodrium

Answer 5

yes (except at epiphyses and articular cartilage)

Question 6

elastic: presence of perichondrium?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

fibrocartilage: presence of perichondrium?

Answer 7

no

Question 8

Hyaline: Main location/examples

Answer 8

upper respiratory tract, articular ends, epiphyseal plates of long bones, fetal skeleton

Question 9

elastic: main locations or examples

Answer 9

external ear, external acoustic meatus, auditory tube, epiglottis and certain other laryngeal cartilage

Question 10

Fibrocartilage: main locations or examples

Answer 10

intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, meniscus, and certain other joints, insertions of tendons

Question 11

hyaline: main functions

Answer 11

provides smooth
low-friction
surface in joints
structural support for respiratory tract

Question 12

elastic: main function?

Answer 12

flexible shape
support of soft tissue

Question 13

fibrocartilage: main function

Answer 13

cushioning
tensile strength
resistance to tearing
compression