TOPIC 6 - CARTILAGE Flashcards
Type of connective tissue composed of cells known as chondrocytes and collagen or yellow elastic fibers.
Cartilage
There are presence of blood vessels and lymphatics in the cartilage matrix. True or False?
False
Are cartilages sensitive or insensitive?
Insensitive because there are no nerves.
This fibrous membrane surrounds the cartilage.
Perichondrium
This surface of cartilage has no perichondrium.
Articular surface
Calcium salts and chondroitin are both present in the cartilage matrix. True or False?
False, only chondroitin.C
Chondroitin provides ___ to cartilage.
Flexibility
What is the most common type of cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage
Hyaline cartilage can be found in ?
- Ribs
- Nose
- Larynx
- Trachea
Chondrocytes are contained in lacunae or lamellae?
Lacunae
This refers to the cluster of cells arising from mitosis.
Isogenous groups
This refers to the matrix surrounding the capsule of cartilage.
Territorial matrix
This refers to the matrix that occupies majority of space between chondrocytes.
Interterritorial matrix
This type of cartilage is found in intervertebral discs, joint capsules, and ligaments.
Fibrocartilage
The chondrocytes of fibrocartilage is situated in ?
Lacunae