Organ Histology Chapter 4 Flashcards
How does cartilage receive its nutrition?
Diffusion
Do cartilige and surrounding matrix have their own capillary network?
No
What are the two functions of cartilage?
- Support
2. Template for endochondral bone ossification
Hyaline cartilage has what type of fibers?
Collagen II
elastic cartilage has what type of fibers?
Collagen II and elastic fibers
Fibrocartilage has what type of fibers?
Primarily collagen I
Does hyaline cartilage have perichondrium?
Yes, usually
Does elastin have perichondrium?
Yes, always
Does fibrocartilage have perichondrium?
No
What are the examples of hyaline cartilage?
Articular cartilage, Nasal cartlige Epiphyseal growth plates Trachea Most of larynx Thyroid Costal cartlige
What are examples of elastic cartilage?
Auricular cartilage
cartilage in larynx
Epiglottis
What are the examples of fibrocartilage?
iVD – annulus fibrosus
Pubic symphysis
Articular disc (TMJ, knee meniscus)
Insertion of some tendons
The Large proteoglycan molecules of ground substance are composed of what (3)?
Proteins, sulfated GAG’S, and HA
What are the examples of sulfated GAG’s?
chondroitin sulfate, keratin sulfate, heparin sulfate
What is the function of HA?
Holds water,
flexibility and resistance to compression
What percentage of the matrix ground substance is water?
65–80%
What is Chondronectin?
An adhesive glycoprotein
What is the function of Chondronectin?
Maintains contact between matrix components
What are the primary cells in hyaline?
Chondrogenic cells/chondroprogenitor cells