Questions and Answers
Which type of cartilage contains elastic fibers and is stained with Ver Hoff's stain?
Elastic fibrocartilage
What is the shape of the nucleus in mature hyaline cartilage cells?
Round or oval
Where are lacunae present in cancellous bone?
In the many holes filled with bone marrow
In which type of bone is the matrix solid with no holes?
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Which part of the skull contains compact bone?
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Study Notes
Cartilage Types
- Elastic cartilage contains elastic fibers and is stained with Ver Hoff's stain.
Cartilage Cell Structure
- The nucleus in mature hyaline cartilage cells is flat or oval in shape.
Bone Structure
- Lacunae are present in the trabeculae of cancellous bone.
Bone Types
- Compact bone has a solid matrix with no holes.
Skull Anatomy
- The diaphysis (shaft) of the long bones in the skull contains compact bone.
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