ANAT 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Dense Irregular Connective Tissue, Hyaline Cartilage, Chondroitin Sulfate

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Lecture 7 - skeletal system: histology of bone and. Consists of two types of specialized connective tissue: cartilage and bone. Consists of cells (chondrocytes) embedded in a gelatinous matrix. Matrix consists of collagen and elastic bers embedded in chondroitin sulfate (ground substance) Avascular and lacks nerves but is covered with a layer of dense irregular connective tissue (perichondrium) except at articular surfaces. Resilient and can endure more stress than loose or dense connective tissue. Has ne collagen bers in the matrix. Reduces friction at joints as articular cartilage. Also located in the wall of the trachea and nose. Strongest type of cartilage (e. g. in intervertebral discs, menisci of the knee and in the symphysis pubis) Contains dense bundles of collagen bers that cause rigidity and strength. Elastic bers help maintain shape after deformations. Located in the auricle of the ear and epiglottis (leaf-shaped cartilage in the larynx)

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