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Skeletal Cartilage & CT attachments
Hyaline cartilage Elastic cartilage Fibrocartilage Perichondrium Ligaments Tendons
Hyaline cartilage
Articular and
Costal cartilage
Growth & development starts within hyaline cartilage for some bones
Articular
ends of long bones, allows movement
Costal cartilage
attaches ribs to sternum
Elastic cartilage (2)
Ear
Epiglottis
Fibrocartilage (3)
Pubic symphysis (pads or menisci)
Knees (medial & lateral menisci)
Intervertebral discs
Perichondrium
Dense Irregular CT – surrounds cartilages
Ligaments
Dense Regular CT – anchor bone to bone
Tendons
Dense Regular CT – anchor muscle to bone
Bone Functions
Support & protection
Movement
Blood cell formation (= hemopoiesis)
Storage of lipids (energy), minerals – esp
Axial skeleton
along central axis of body, protects & supports organs
Appendicular
upper & lower limbs & attaching girdles