Chapter 5 - Cartilage and Bone
This quiz only covers material that would be expected to be discussed in a histology laboratory.
Objectives
- Learn how to identify the three types of cartilage
- Describe the cells and extracellular matrix in different types of cartilage
- Understand how the structure of cartilage correlates with its functions
- Learn how to identify different types of bone
- Understand how the structure of bone correlates with its functions
- Understand the two types of bone formation and remodeling of bone
Microscope Slides
Cartilage
What are the three types of cartilage? [+]
- Hyaline cartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- Fibrocartilage
What is predominant connective tissue fiber(s) found in each type of cartilage? [+]
- Hyaline cartilage - collagen type II
- Elastic cartilage - collagen type II and elastic fibers
- Fibrocartilage - collagen type I and II
Bone
What are the two types of bones based on morphology? [+]
- Spongy bone (also known as cancellous or trabecular bone)
- Compact bone
Bone Development
What are the two types of bone formation? [+]
- Intramembranous bone formation - forms within organizing centers in mesenchyme
- Endochondral bone formation - forms from a cartilaginous model on which bone will grow
