13 Questions
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
Support, protection, mobility, and calcium storage
What type of cells are found in cartilage?
Chondroblasts and chondrocytes
What is the main component of cartilage?
Water
What is the term for the spaces in cartilage where cells are located?
Lacunae
What is the layer of connective tissue that surrounds cartilage?
Perichondrium
What is the main reason for cartilage's great compressibility?
High percentage of water
What is unique about the surface of a joint cavity?
It is lined by a synovial membrane
How does articular cartilage obtain necessary nutrients?
Through diffusion from the synovial fluid
What is the main characteristic of articular cartilage repair?
Slow and via interstitial growth
What is the function of the chondrogenic layer in the perichondrium?
Differentiation of stem cells into chondroblasts
What is the purpose of the fibrous layer in the perichondrium?
To supply nutrients to the cartilage
What is the significance of the lack of a perichondrium in articular cartilage?
It affects the cartilage's ability to repair itself
What is the role of the synovial membrane in joint cavities?
To produce lubricating fluids
Explore the structure and function of cartilage and bone, including their composition, properties, and roles in the skeletal system. Learn about the cells, matrix, and characteristics of cartilage. Discover how cartilage and bone provide support, protection, mobility, and calcium storage.
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