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There are three forms of cartilage found in the human body; hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> Cartilage consits of [[chondroblasts cells|chondroblasts cells]] and chondrocytes cells within a matrix which they secrete.<ref>Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 81</ref> Chondroblast cells mature into chondrocytes | |||
== Hyaline Cartilage == | === Hyaline Cartilage === | ||
Hyaline cartilage has a glassy appearance and is found in the ribs, nose and trachea.<ref>Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 82</ref> Hyaline cartilage matrix contains fine collagen fibres which add strength to the cartilage.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> | Hyaline cartilage has a glassy appearance and is found in the ribs, nose and trachea.<ref>Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 82</ref> Hyaline cartilage matrix contains fine collagen fibres which add strength to the cartilage.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> | ||
== Fibrocartilage == | === Fibrocartilage === | ||
Fibrocartilage is opaque white in appearance.<ref>Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 83</ref> It consists of layers of alternating hyaline cartilage and collagen fibres.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> Fibrocartilage is found in invertebal disks and ligamnets.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> | Fibrocartilage is opaque white in appearance.<ref>Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 83</ref> It consists of layers of alternating hyaline cartilage and collagen fibres.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> Fibrocartilage is found in invertebal disks and ligamnets.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> | ||
== Elastic Cartilage == | === Elastic Cartilage === | ||
Elastic cartilage is yellow in appearance and is found in the external ear, larynx and epiglottis.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> Elastic cartilage occurs in sites that have vibrational functions, such as laryngeal sound wave production and collection of sound waves in the ear.<ref>↑ Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 84</ref> | Elastic cartilage is yellow in appearance and is found in the external ear, larynx and epiglottis.<ref>University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)</ref> Elastic cartilage occurs in sites that have vibrational functions, such as laryngeal sound wave production and collection of sound waves in the ear.<ref>↑ Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 84</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 27 November 2014
There are three forms of cartilage found in the human body; hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage.[1] Cartilage consits of chondroblasts cells and chondrocytes cells within a matrix which they secrete.[2] Chondroblast cells mature into chondrocytes
Hyaline Cartilage
Hyaline cartilage has a glassy appearance and is found in the ribs, nose and trachea.[3] Hyaline cartilage matrix contains fine collagen fibres which add strength to the cartilage.[4]
Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage is opaque white in appearance.[5] It consists of layers of alternating hyaline cartilage and collagen fibres.[6] Fibrocartilage is found in invertebal disks and ligamnets.[7]
Elastic Cartilage
Elastic cartilage is yellow in appearance and is found in the external ear, larynx and epiglottis.[8] Elastic cartilage occurs in sites that have vibrational functions, such as laryngeal sound wave production and collection of sound waves in the ear.[9]
References
- ↑ University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)
- ↑ Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 81
- ↑ Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 82
- ↑ University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)
- ↑ Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 83
- ↑ University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)
- ↑ University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)
- ↑ University of Leeds Cartilage: The three types of cartilage. Available at: http://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/bone/cartilage_types.php (last accessed 27/10/2014)
- ↑ ↑ Standring S (ed) Gray's Anatomy (2008) 40th edition, Elsevier. pg 84