Skeletal System 2 Cartilage Flashcards

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Define Cartilage:

A

Dense + flexible connective tissue

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The function of Cartilage:

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support, cushion, absorb shock

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3
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The components of Cartilage:

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gel-like matrix w/ collogen + elastic fibers

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4
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Collagen fibers are made by?

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fibroblasts

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5
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Describe Hyaline Cartilage:

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Firm matrix w/ collagen fibers

Most abundant form of cartilage in body

Function: supports + reinforces

Location: Long ends of bones, ribs, nose, trachea

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Describe Elastic Cartilage:

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firm matrix w/ elastic fibers

Function: flexibility

Location: external ear, epiglottis

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Describe Fibro-cartilage:

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firm matrix w/ thick collagen fibers

Function: Absorb shock

Location: Inteverterbral discs, knee

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8
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During pregnancy, the skeleton is FIRST made up of?

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Hyaline Cartilage but is replaced by bones during adulthood

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Define Articular Cartilage:

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covers the ends of bones at joints

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10
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Define Costal Cartilage:

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Connects the ribs to the sternum/breastbone

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11
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Define Laryngeal Cartilage:

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Found in the voicebox

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12
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Define Tracheal/Bronchial Cartilage:

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Supports the windpipe

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13
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Define Nasal Cartilage:

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Cartilage that shapes the external nose

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14
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Define Intervertebral Discs:

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Separates + Cushions the vertebrate

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