Cartilage and Bone Structures

Cartilage Types

• Hyaline Cartilage:
  • Described as "in between" in terms of flexibility and support compared to other cartilage types.
  • Found largely in the respiratory tract.
• Fibrocartilage:
  • Contains densely packed collagen fibers.
  • Provides a lot more support than elastic cartilage.
• Elastic Cartilage:
  • Most flexible type of cartilage.
  • Offers some flexibility, but not as much as fibrocartilage.

Bone Structure: Haversian System (Osteon)

• Haversian System (Osteon):
  • Also referred to as a reversion system.
  • Features concentric circles called lamellae.
• Lamellae:
  • Concentric layers surrounding the Haversian canal.
  • Contain osteocytes (bone cells).
• Osteocytes:
  • Bone cells found within the lamellae.