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The three groups of cartilage: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage serve a supportive function to maintain an optimal anatomical position for an organ or to shield it from trauma.
E.g. the c-shaped cartilage anterior to the trachea protects it from trauma, and the ear itself (which is mostly cartilage) keeps the ear in the optimal sound-recieving shape.
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What are the anatomical structures designed to cushion joints?
cartilage
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning anatomical cushion?
Cartilage is an anatomical cushion in synovial joints, like the knee. The combining form for cartilage is chondr-. A bursa is a fluid filled cushion near a joint. The combining form for bursa is burs-.
What principal do Bones and muscles function?
what is the principal function of the bone
The function of cartilage in the lungs is?
Cartilage keeps bronchi open
What is the type of cartilage associated with bone function and development?
Hyaline Cartilage
What is the function of cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
What is the function of the cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
How is the tissue of the trachea suited for its function?
cartilage
What is the tissue called on the flexible tip of the nose?
There IS a nose bone, in fact it's called the nasal bone at the top of the nose. It's a short bone that doesn't extend the length of the nose. At the end of the nasal bone is where the cartilage starts. You can find anatomical pictures on google for a visual.
What is the function of the thyroid cartilage?
Larynx is a part of the respiratory system and is supposed to be a complex apparatus responsible for the phonation-creation of voice. However, the extensive anatomical knowledge about the larynx does not correspond to an obscure speculation about creation of voice. Therefore the function of the larynx can be compared with the function of electro-acoustic transducers and on this basis certain roles can be ascribed hypothetically to the functional details of phonation system. The thyroidal cartilage seems to be ideal for such a comparison. Diffusion of acoustic signal by densing and diluting of an elastic milieu is due to the initial stimulus mediated by a solid and elastic sound. In case of vocal system, the initial stimuli occur stimultaneously at two sounds that behave as membranes of coaxial mechanic-acoustic resonators in the function of a radiator. Vocal cords represent a membrane of more subtile system, and the thyroid cartilage is a membrane of more robust system. The mechanism of oscillation is the subject of the present communication. It was concluded that the thyroid cartilage is not only a passive shield protecting the fine glottic structures, but on the contrary an active element of this mechanic-acoustic radiator. The recorded movements of the thyroid cartilage enabled to subtract the presence of neuroreflexive activity accompanying the vocal cycle. The anatomical structures in the vicinity of the thyroid cartilage indicate possible modifications of its motion so that the laryngeal articulation can be supposed.
What term is used to describe an anatomical structure with no known function?
vestigial
What are the function of animal cartilage?
Yes i do have a large erection
