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Anatomy & Physiology Lec & Lab : Cartilage Connective Tissue
This deck covers the types, characteristics, functions, and locations of cartilage connective tissue, focusing on hyaline and elastic cartilage.
Types of Cartilage
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
Types of Cartilage
Hyaline; Elastic
How to tell a cartilage cell from other types
The “halo” around it
What does Hyaline cartilage look like
No distinct shape; Halos around cell
Type of cells in Hyaline cartilage
Chondrocytes
Function of Hyaline cartilage
Supports; Reinforces; Cushions; Resists compression
Location of Hyaline cartilage
Joint cavities; Coastal cartilage of the ribs; Nose; Trachea/Larynx
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Types of Cartilage | Hyaline; Elastic |
How to tell a cartilage cell from other types | The “halo” around it |
What does Hyaline cartilage look like | No distinct shape; Halos around cell |
Type of cells in Hyaline cartilage | Chondrocytes |
Function of Hyaline cartilage | Supports; Reinforces; Cushions; Resists compression |
Location of Hyaline cartilage | Joint cavities; Coastal cartilage of the ribs; Nose; Trachea/Larynx |
What does elastic cartilage look like | Halos around cell; Fibers in the matrix(elastic) |
What is the function of elastic cartilage | Maintains the shape or a structure while allowing flexability |
What is the location of elastic cartilage | Supports external ear (pinna); Epiglottis |