XI. Intervertebral Disc: Cartilaginous End Plate & Transition Zone Flashcards
1
Q
What is the principal type of collagen fiber within the cartilage end plate?
A
the type II collagen fiber
2
Q
What is the direction of collagen fibers within the cartilage end plate?
A
collagen fibers are aligned anterior to posterior
3
Q
What cell type is associated with the cartilage end plate?
A
chondrocytes
4
Q
What is the earliest indicator of intervertebral disc pathology or degeneration?
A
changes in the histology of the cartilage end plate
