Question
Identify the cartilage
| A. |
Hyaline |
| B. |
Fibrous |
| C. |
Articular |
| D. |
Elastic |
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Correct Answer � B Explanation |
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Fibrous Cartilage:
– Dense type I collagen → fibrous, eosinophilic look.
– Chondrocytes in rows; lacks perichondrium.
Hyaline Cartilage:
– Glassy matrix → smooth, basophilic; chondrocytes in lacunae.
– Perichondrium except on articular surfaces.
Elastic Cartilage:
– Yellowish due to elastic fibers; flexible.
– Large chondrocytes; perichondrium present.
Articular Cartilage:
– Hyaline type; no perichondrium.
– Zones: superficial to deep → withstands joint forces.
– Mostly water, proteoglycans, collagen type II → resistance to compression.