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What is cartilage?
What is cartilage?
Support and movement
What is the primary function of bones in the skeletal system?
What is the primary function of bones in the skeletal system?
Provides the framework for the body
What are joints?
What are joints?
Fixed points between bones that help with movement
What type of connective tissue is Hyaline cartilage?
What type of connective tissue is Hyaline cartilage?
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Where is Hyaline cartilage found in the skeletal system?
Where is Hyaline cartilage found in the skeletal system?
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What are the specific structures within Hyaline cartilage?
What are the specific structures within Hyaline cartilage?
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What type of connective tissue is Fibrocartilage?
What type of connective tissue is Fibrocartilage?
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Where is Fibrocartilage found in the skeletal system?
Where is Fibrocartilage found in the skeletal system?
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What is a specific identifying marker for Fibrocartilage?
What is a specific identifying marker for Fibrocartilage?
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What type of tissue surrounds cartilage?
What type of tissue surrounds cartilage?
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List the five functions of bones.
List the five functions of bones.
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Study Notes
Organs of the Skeletal System
- Cartilage: Provides support and enables movement.
- Bones: Form the structural framework of the body.
- Joints: Act as fixed points between bones, facilitating movement.
Specific Connective Tissues
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Hyaline Cartilage:
- Located at points of articulation (joints).
- Contains chondrocytes within lacunae, surrounded by extracellular matrix.
- Matrix consists of ground substance for stability and protein fibers providing elasticity and multidirectional movement.
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Fibrocartilage:
- Present in intervertebral discs between vertebrae.
- Characterized by chondrocytes arranged in rows and stringy blue collagen fibers.
Perichondrium
- A type of irregular collagenous connective tissue that surrounds cartilage.
- Plays a vital role in the growth and repair of cartilage.
Functions of Bones
- Support: Provides a framework for body tissues.
- Movement: Offers muscle attachment points, acting as levers.
- Protection: Safeguards internal organs.
- Mineral Homeostasis: Regulates calcium levels in the body.
- Blood Cell Production: Red bone marrow is responsible for generating new blood cells.
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Explore the essential organs of the skeletal system with these flashcards. Learn about cartilage, bones, and joints, along with their key functions in providing support and enabling movement. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of human anatomy.
