Cartilage

Question 1

General cartilage function

Answer 1

Support for soft tissues
Shock absorption/smooth sliding surface for joints/articulations

Question 2

General cartilage structure

Answer 2

Cells = Chondrocytes
Cells make fibrous proteins = collagen and elastin
Cells and proteins embedded in gel like matrix

Avascular - No blood vessels

Question 3

If cartilage is Avascular where does it get its nutrients from?

Answer 3

Perichondrium
Connective tissue that surrounds the cartilage not at the joint

Question 4

3 Types of cartilage

Answer 4

Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrocartilage

Question 5

What does the matrix of all the cartilage types contain?

Answer 5

Proteoglycans
Hyaluronic acid

Question 6

Where is Hyaline Cartilage found?

Answer 6

All joints/articulations
Trachea
Bronchi