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cartilage structure and function Flashcards

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what are the 3 components of cartilage?

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  1. cells (chondrocytes)
  2. matrix (fibres and AGS)
  3. perichondrium
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is cartilage vascular or avascular

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avascular

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what type of tissue is cartilage

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CT

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what are the cells in cartilage and what is their function

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  • cells = chondrocytes
  • chondrocytes differentiate from mesenchymal stem cells
  • they synthesise and secrete extracellular matrix
  • form isogenous groups when devided in lacunae.
  • there is single or multiple chondrocytes in one lacunae.
  • chondrocytes undergo cell division
  • have spherical nuclei
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what is the matrix of cartilage

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  • fibres and ground substance
  • mainly collagen type II in hydrated gel of preoteoglycans and structural proteins which provide strength
  • AGS provides the firmness of the matrix
  • matrix is resistant to compression, strong - almost rigid, acts as a medium for diffusion of nutrients to chondrocytes.
  • avascular
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what is the structure of a proteoglycan

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  • core protein with GAGs attached
  • contain many associated water molecules.
  • regulates size of molecule movement
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what is a GAGs

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  • glycosaminoglycans
  • hyaluronic acids
  • negatively charged and therefore attact water
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perichondrium structure and function

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  • fibrous layer –> outer sheath of dense CT
  • surrounds cartilage (except for articular chartilage and joints of fibrocartilage)
  • provides protection and attachement to adjacent structures
  • contains capillaries –> source of nutrients –> needed for growth and maintanance.
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what are the 3 types of cartilage

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  1. hyaline cartilage
  2. elastic cartilage
  3. fibrocartilage
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function of hyaline cartilage

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  • shock absorption
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structure of hyaline cartilage

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  1. perichondrium
    - outer fibrous layer = structural supprt
    - inner cellular layer = gives rise to chondrocytes
  2. Matrix
    - AGS, protroglycans, glycoproteins
    - type II collagen fibres
  3. Chondrocytes
    - located within lacunae
    - can divide
    - in isogenous groups
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location of hyaline cartilage

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  • epipheseal plate = end of long bones –> increases bone length, plate disappears when individual has fully grown.
  • in ribs, nose, and trachea
  • at growth of bones
  • endochondral ossification = bones first appear in fetus as hyaline cartilage
  • articular cartilage = between joints and points of articulation; no perichondrium
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function of elastic cartilage

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  • flexible support
  • resistant to deformation due to firm structure –> maintians shape of structure
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structure of elastic cartilage

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  • perichondrium present
  • matrix of hyaline cartilage (chondrocytes, matrix, and perichondrium) + elastic fibres.
  • matrix contains type II collagen fibres
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location of elastic cartilage

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  • does not contain epiphyseal plate.
  • external ear
  • epiglottis
  • larynx
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function of fibrocartilage

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  • resistance to compressive forces and stress
  • the strongest out of the 3 cartilage types - immoveable
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structure of fibrocartilage

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  • combination of dense regular CT and hyaline cartilage (alternating layers)
  • collagen type I and II
  • no perichondrium
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location of fibrocartilage

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  • joint capsules
  • intervertebral discs
  • ligaments
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what is interstitial growth

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  • growth of bone in length
  • expands within ECM via division of chondrocytes –> production of matrix
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what is appositional growth

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  • bones grow in width - bone thickening
  • addition of new cartilage at surface
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why does cartilage have limited repair ability if damaged

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  1. chondrocytes are bound to lanuae :. cannot bigrate to damaged areas
  2. cartilage does not have a blood supply therefore, deposition of new matrix is a slow process.
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what are the 3 types of joints

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  1. diarthroses = freely moveable
    - synovial joints (shoulder joints, TMJ)
  2. amphiarthroses = slightly moveable
    - cartilaginouse (pubis)
  3. synarthroses = immoveable
    - fibrous (sutures of the skull)
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what cartilage is in the synovial joints

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articular cartilage (type of hyaline cartilage)

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what is gomphosis and what type of joint is it

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  • dentoalveolar joint
  • type of synarthrosis joint
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what is the compostion of bone | organic and inorganic
1. organic composition - OSTEOIDS - cells, collagen fibres (30%) - type I collagen fibres organsied in a lamellae (ring-like) - resists tensile strength, bending and torsional forces 2. iorganic composition - HYDROXYAPATITE minerals (60%) - calcium and phosphorus crystals arranged in a protein matrix - resists compressive forces
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what are the 3 components of bone
**1. periosteum ** - on the periphery - outer CT covering of the bone (except for on the articular cartilage) - outer periosteum = site of muscle, tendon and ligament attachement. - inner cellular layer = contains capillaries and source of osteoprogenitor cells --> gives rise to osteoblasts **2. endosteum ** - "endo" = within - lines the internal cavities of the bone - Covers trabeculae in spongy bones **3. bone marrow** - in all internal spaces of the bone. - yellow bone marrow (in dyaphysis) = fat cells, capillaries, only in adult bone. - red bone marrow (in epiphysis) = myeloid tissue (blood cells, some fat cells and large capillaries), within cavities of spingy bone.
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what are osteoprogenitor cells
- precursors to osteoblasts and differentiate into thm under the influence of growth factors.
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osteoblasts
- synthesise bone matrix -- osteoid (collagen type I, proteins and hydroxyapatite) --> makes osteoid - mature into osteocytes - derived from mesenchymal cells - cuboidal cells and uninucleated
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osteocytes
- structure = stellate shaped, single nuclei, in lacunae, cytoplasmic processes in canaliculi and joined by gap juntions. - present within lacunae within bone - contain cellular processes that reach out to other osteocytes for communication - maintanence of bone matrix - responds to mechanical stress - regular bone remodelling
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osteoclasts
- derived from monocytes - responsible for bone resorption - Howships lacunae via brekadown of bone.
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what is the haversian system
- AKA osteon - structural unit of compact bone -
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fucntion of bone
- support = vertebbral colmn supports weight if body and distributes weight - protection = protect the brain, organs, spinal cord, - calcium and phosphorus storage - blood formation = via red bone marrow - triglyceride storage = via yellow bone marrow
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fucntion of bone
- support = vertebbral colmn supports weight if body and distributes weight - protection = protect the brain, organs, spinal cord, - calcium and phosphorus storage - blood formation = via red bone marrow - triglyceride storage = via yellow bone marrow - compact bone resists torsioanl stresses - spongy bone resists compression
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how do compact bone communicate
- osteocytes send out cellular processes within canaliculi to other osteocytes --> movement of nutrients via haversian canals through osteoblasts --> communication via gap junctions.
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structure of compact/cortical bone
- closely packed osteons/haversian systems - concentric lamellae - osteocytes in lacunae - haversian (central) canals --> contains nerve and blood supply, lined by endosteum, in the middle of the osteon - volksman's canals --> channels that connect the haversian canals - collage (type I) fibres run parallel with the lamella and perpendicular to adjacent lamellae
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function of compact bone
- mechanical strength - storage/release of calcium - lipid storage - 80% skeletal mass
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structure of spongy bone
- network of connecting plates arranged in trabeculae - trabeculae is lined by endosteum - spaces between trabeculae filled with red bone marrow.
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function of spogy/trabecular bone
- produces red blood cells - 20% skeletal mass
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