Skeletal System 2 Cartilage

Question 1

Define Cartilage:

Answer 1

Dense + flexible connective tissue

Question 2

The function of Cartilage:

Answer 2

support, cushion, absorb shock

Question 3

The components of Cartilage:

Answer 3

gel-like matrix w/ collogen + elastic fibers

Question 4

Collagen fibers are made by?

Answer 4

fibroblasts

Question 5

Describe Hyaline Cartilage:

Answer 5

Firm matrix w/ collagen fibers

Most abundant form of cartilage in body

Function: supports + reinforces

Location: Long ends of bones, ribs, nose, trachea

Question 6

Describe Elastic Cartilage:

Answer 6

firm matrix w/ elastic fibers

Function: flexibility

Location: external ear, epiglottis

Question 7

Describe Fibro-cartilage:

Answer 7

firm matrix w/ thick collagen fibers

Function: Absorb shock

Location: Inteverterbral discs, knee

Question 8

During pregnancy, the skeleton is FIRST made up of?

Answer 8

Hyaline Cartilage but is replaced by bones during adulthood

Question 9

Define Articular Cartilage:

Answer 9

covers the ends of bones at joints

Question 10

Define Costal Cartilage:

Answer 10

Connects the ribs to the sternum/breastbone

Question 11

Define Laryngeal Cartilage:

Answer 11

Found in the voicebox

Question 12

Define Tracheal/Bronchial Cartilage:

Answer 12

Supports the windpipe

Question 13

Define Nasal Cartilage:

Answer 13

Cartilage that shapes the external nose

Question 14

Define Intervertebral Discs:

Answer 14

Separates + Cushions the vertebrate