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What is the primary function of trabeculae in spongy bone?
What is the primary function of trabeculae in spongy bone?
- To house red blood cells in the haversian canal
- To store fat within the bone marrow
- To facilitate nutrient exchange through diffusion
- To provide a lattice-like structure for support (correct)
Which statement about osteocytes is accurate?
Which statement about osteocytes is accurate?
- Osteocytes are immature bone cells located in the haversian canal.
- Osteocytes only function during the initial stages of bone development.
- Osteocytes are responsible for the formation of trabeculae.
- Osteocytes communicate with other osteocytes via canaliculi. (correct)
What is the composition of the extracellular matrix in bone primarily made of?
What is the composition of the extracellular matrix in bone primarily made of?
- Fibroblasts and epithelial cells
- Adipose tissue and muscle fibers
- Elastic fibers and cartilage cells
- Collagen fibers and mineral deposits (correct)
Which feature differentiates spongy bone from woven bone?
Which feature differentiates spongy bone from woven bone?
How do osteocytes in spongy bone primarily obtain nutrients?
How do osteocytes in spongy bone primarily obtain nutrients?
Where in the body would you typically find elastic cartilage?
Where in the body would you typically find elastic cartilage?
Which type of cartilage provides the strongest resistance to compression?
Which type of cartilage provides the strongest resistance to compression?
What role does the matrix play in cartilage function?
What role does the matrix play in cartilage function?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
Which type of bone cell is responsible for monitoring mechanical stresses in bone tissue?
Which type of bone cell is responsible for monitoring mechanical stresses in bone tissue?
What structure connects the haversian canals and allows for nutrient exchange between osteons?
What structure connects the haversian canals and allows for nutrient exchange between osteons?
Which component forms the extracellular matrix of bone tissue, providing it with strength and rigidity?
Which component forms the extracellular matrix of bone tissue, providing it with strength and rigidity?
Which lamellae are located just beneath the periosteum and provide additional support to the bone?
Which lamellae are located just beneath the periosteum and provide additional support to the bone?
What is the role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What do canaliculi in bone tissue facilitate?
What do canaliculi in bone tissue facilitate?
What type of lamellae are found between newly formed osteons?
What type of lamellae are found between newly formed osteons?
What is the main component found in cartilage's extracellular matrix?
What is the main component found in cartilage's extracellular matrix?
Which type of cell is responsible for producing cartilage?
Which type of cell is responsible for producing cartilage?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix in cartilage?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix in cartilage?
Which structure enables nutrient exchange in cartilage?
Which structure enables nutrient exchange in cartilage?
What type of cartilage is primarily found in areas requiring support with some flexibility, such as the ear and epiglottis?
What type of cartilage is primarily found in areas requiring support with some flexibility, such as the ear and epiglottis?
Where is hyaline cartilage typically found in the body?
Where is hyaline cartilage typically found in the body?
What is the main function of elastic cartilage?
What is the main function of elastic cartilage?
What type of collagen is predominantly found in hyaline cartilage?
What type of collagen is predominantly found in hyaline cartilage?
How do chondrocytes receive nutrients in avascular cartilage?
How do chondrocytes receive nutrients in avascular cartilage?
What role do chondroblasts play in cartilage?
What role do chondroblasts play in cartilage?
What is a characteristic of fibrocartilage's extracellular matrix?
What is a characteristic of fibrocartilage's extracellular matrix?
In which structure is elastic cartilage primarily found?
In which structure is elastic cartilage primarily found?
What distinguishes chondrocytes from chondroblasts?
What distinguishes chondrocytes from chondroblasts?
What function does the perichondrium serve for cartilage?
What function does the perichondrium serve for cartilage?
Which type of cartilage has a higher proportion of type I collagen compared to type II collagen?
Which type of cartilage has a higher proportion of type I collagen compared to type II collagen?
What is the primary function of chondrocytes?
What is the primary function of chondrocytes?
Which feature is characteristic of compact bone?
Which feature is characteristic of compact bone?
Which cartilage type provides the best shock absorption due to its matrix arrangement?
Which cartilage type provides the best shock absorption due to its matrix arrangement?
Flashcards
Osteon
Osteon
The functional unit of compact bone, consisting of concentric layers of bone matrix around a central canal.
Lamellae
Lamellae
Concentric layers of bone matrix in an osteon.
Trabeculae
Trabeculae
Thin, branching plates of bone in spongy bone, forming a lattice-like structure.
Osteocytes
Osteocytes
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Gap Junctions
Gap Junctions
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Spongy Bone
Spongy Bone
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Bone Marrow
Bone Marrow
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Central Haversian Canal
Central Haversian Canal
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Osteoblasts
Osteoblasts
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Osteoclasts
Osteoclasts
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Haversian canals
Haversian canals
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Canaliculi
Canaliculi
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Concentric lamellae
Concentric lamellae
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Interstitial lamellae
Interstitial lamellae
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Circumferential lamellae
Circumferential lamellae
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Volkmann's canals
Volkmann's canals
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Compact bone
Compact bone
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Bone Remodeling
Bone Remodeling
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Bone formation
Bone formation
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Blood Vessel
Blood Vessel
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Bone
Bone
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Hyaline Cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
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Elastic Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage
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Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage
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Chondrocytes
Chondrocytes
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Osteon (Haversian System)
Osteon (Haversian System)
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Perichondrium
Perichondrium
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Lacunae
Lacunae
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Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
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Chondroblast
Chondroblast
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Study Notes
Overview of Bones and Cartilage
- General objective: To understand various types and components of cartilage and bone, and their functions.
- Specific objectives:
- Recognize the histological appearance of hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
- Understand the structure of compact and spongy bone, including osteons and canals.
- Differentiate between osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts, and their roles in bone formation.
Hyaline Cartilage
- Identify:
- Extracellular matrix: a gel-like substance composed of water, collagen (primarily type II), and proteoglycans, providing structural support.
- Chondrocytes within lacunae: cartilage cells (chondrocytes) located in small spaces (lacunae) within the matrix.
Elastic Cartilage
- Identify:
- Extracellular Matrix: Similar to hyaline cartilage, but with more elastic fibers for flexibility.
- Chondrocytes located within lacunae.
- Elastic fibers: Abundant in the extracellular matrix, providing flexibility.
Fibrocartilage
- Identify:
- Thick bundles of type I collagen (visible under a microscope) are parallel.
- Cartilage matrix: a mix of type II collagen and proteoglycans (but is dominated by type I collagen).
- Chondrocytes within lacunae (fewer in number than hyaline or elastic cartilage).
- Dense connective tissue arrangement: the matrix contains dense, parallel bundles of type I collagen.
Compact Bone
- Identify:
- Haversian system (osteon): concentric layers (lamellae) surrounding a central haversian canal.
- Osteocytes: mature bone cells found in lacunae.
- Haversian canal and canaliculi: the central canal in each osteon, containing blood vessels and nerves, providing nutrient and waste exchange to bone cells.
- Concentric lamellae: layers of bone matrix arranged in concentric rings around the haversian canal, providing strength.
- Interstitial lamellae: fragments of old osteons found between newer ones.
Spongy Bone
- Identify:
- Trabeculae: thin branching plates or beams forming a lattice-like structure.
- Osteocytes: mature bone cells located within the trabeculae.
- Function: Lightweight, structural support, houses bone marrow, and accommodates blood cell production.
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This quiz covers the various types and structures of bone and cartilage, focusing on their histological features and functions. You'll learn to recognize the differences between hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage, as well as the components of compact and spongy bone. Understand the roles of different cell types in bone formation, including osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts.