connective tissue : cartilage

Question 1

what are the three types of cartilages?

Answer 1

Hyaline cartilage (end of bones)
fibrocartilage( discs in spine)
elastics cartilage(ears)

Question 2

what is the main function. of a hyaline cartilage

Answer 2

-covers the articular surfaces at joints
-reduces friction
-absorbs shock

Question 3

what are the features of a hyaline cartilage?

Answer 3

-they contain chondrocytes(cells)
-Contains ground substance which is gel like with fine collagen fibres

Question 4

where is fibrocatilage located ?

Answer 4

forms rings and pics between joints-e.g spinal discs

Question 5

what are some properties of fibro cartilage?

Answer 5

-resists considerable pressure
-great strength, some elasticity

Question 6

what’s are the features of fibrocartilage?

Answer 6

-contains chondrocyte
-matrix -bundles of thick collagen fibres and gives strength

Question 7

list examples of fibrocartilage

Answer 7

• Acetabular Labrum (hip)
  -menisci in knee
  -intervertebral disc