Quiz 5 Cartilage and Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
Three types of cartilage
A
Fibrocartilage
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
2
Q
Which type of cartilage is smooth and glassy
A
Hyaline
3
Q
Why does cartilage have a hard time healing?
A
It is avascular
4
Q
Why is cartilage considered a connective tissue
A
It has few cells and lots of extracellular matrix
5
Q
What is responsible for the tensile strength of bone
A
Collagen
6
Q
The osteoblasts are responsible for
A
Laying down new bone
7
Q
Where is red bone marrow located?
A
in the spongy bone
