Part 2: Introduction to skeletal tissue Flashcards
3 functions of cartilage
-supports soft tissue
-shock absorbing surface at articulations (joint)
-model for majority of bone formation
4 properties of cartilage
-resists compression
-firm yet flexible
-avascular
-covered by connective tissue sheath
cartilage is able to resist compression because of ___
high amount of ground substance
only CT without blood vessels is ____
cartilage (need to be associated with other CT)
avascular nature of cartilage restricts ____ & ___
thickness & capability to heal
cartilage coved by which CT sheath (name & type)
perichondrium (dense irregular CT)
cartilage type without CT sheath (2)
-fibrocartilage & articular cartilage
formation of cartilage cells process
mesenchymal cells -> chondroblasts -> chondrocytes
mesenchymal cells are the origin of ___
all CT
mesenchymal cells are the ___ of cartilage
stem cells
chondroblasts secrete ___
matrix (ECM)
chondrocytes are the ___ of cartilage
body guards
chondrocytes maintain ____
the matrix (ECM)
If chondrocytes die. then _____
cartilage becomes bone
types of cartilage is based on ___ & ____ of ECM
composition & structure
3 types of cartilage
-hyaline
-elastic
-fibrocartilage
most common type of cartilage
hyaline
hyaline cartilage provides ___, ____, & ____
- flexibility, support & resilience
hyaline cartilage is found in ____(4)
-growth plates
-respiratory cartilage
-nasal cartilage
-articular cartilage
elastic cartilage provides ____ to maintain ____ while ____
-more elasticity
-shape of structure
-allowing flexibility
elastic cartilage is found in ___ (2)
-epiglottis
-external ear
fibrocartilage is _____
highly compressed with great tensile strength
fibrocartilage is found in ___ (4)
knee. intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
4 functions of bone tissue
-support & protect soft tissues
-support general body shape
-muscle/tendon attachments
-dynamic mineral storage