Cartilage

Question 1

Cartilage Tissue

Answer 1

Consists of cartilage cells called chondrocytes

Question 2

Chondrocytes

Answer 2

Specialized cells that are responsible for the development of cartilage, and the maintenance of the extracellular matrix

Question 3

What are the 3 forms that cartilage tissue exists in?

Answer 3

1. Hyaline
2. Elastic
3. Fibrocartilage

Question 4

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 4

• Must abundant cartilage in the body
• Covers the ends of long bones and, along with the synovial fluid that bathes it, provides a smooth and almost frictionless articulating surface

Question 5

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 5

*A very specialized connective tissue, primarily found in locations such as the outer ear, and portions of the larynx

Question 6

Fibrocartilage

Answer 6

*Fibrocartilage functions as shock absorber in both weigh bearing and non-weight bearing joints

Question 7

Examples of Fibrocartilage

Answer 7

1. Symphysis pubis
2. Intervertebral disc
3. Menisci of the knee