Other Histology - Bone and Cartilage

Question 1

Identify this specimen?

Answer 1

* HYALINE CARTILAGE, connective tissue

* type II collagen

• note the chondrocytes
• Lacunae
• Clear matrix

Question 2

Identify this specimen and where you’d find it in the body

Answer 2

* Fibrocartilage, strongest of the 3 cartilages, majorly made of type I collagen and fibroblasts

* layers of collagen fibres oriented in direction of functional stress

* transition between hyaline and tendon/lgmnt

* IV discs, meniscus

Question 3

State where you would find this type of tissue in the human body?

Answer 3

* Hyaline cartilage

* Ribs, nose, larynx, trachea

Question 4

ID this specimen

Answer 4

* Elastic cartilage, maintains structure w/ strength and elasticity

Question 5

Where would you find this type of tissue within the body?

Answer 5

Elastic - is found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx.

Question 6

Identify the tissue on the left and right

Answer 6

TRABECULAR SPONGY BONE

* trabeculae and bone marrow

and

CORTICAL COMPACT BONE

* circular haversian canals surrounded by osteons.