P3.2 Fibrocartilage mr... Flashcards
1
Q
cartilage that:
1. provides cushioning, tensile, & strength
2. resistance to tearing & compression
A
Fibrocartilage
2
Q
locations of Fibrocartilage?
A
- invertebral discs
- pubic symphisis
- meniscus
- certains other joints
- insertions of tendons
3
Q
is there a PRESENCE of perichondrium in FC?
A
nOnOnONoNoNo
4
Q
(2) major cells in the FC:
A
- chondrocytes
- chondroblasts
5
Q
typical ARRANGEMENT of chondrocytes
A
isolated/ in isogenous groups arranged axially
relating to an axis - axially
6
Q
main features of the FC extracellular matrix (ECM):
1. type ____ collagen.
2. large areas of ____ w/ type ____ collage.
A
- type II
- dense connective tissue; type I
