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Bone, not hyaline cartilage, forms the bodies of human vertebrae. The vertebrae are considered irregular bones.

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Within the spinal column, each vertebra is an irregular bone with a complex structure comprised of bone and hyaline cartilage. So several vertebrae may share certain characteristics. Vertebrae (OR VERTEBRAS) is the plural form of vertebra.


What type of cartilage lines the larynx?

Hyaline cartilage.These are marked (under microscope of HE stain) by their translucent appearance with rounded cells (sometimes they also appear to be shaped like one of those Japanese triangular rice balls).


What type of cells form cartilage?

Hyaline Cartilage is made up of collagen fibers and chondrocytes in lacuna which promote the formation of the matrix. Hyaline Cartilage is the most abundant type of connective tissue that is found in the body.


Covers long bone except at its joint surfaces?

Cartalige


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They form the articular part of the lower end of the humerus bone, both are covered by hyaline cartilage.


Which cartilage has a dense network of fibers that are more flexible than other types of cartilage?

Elastic cartilage has a dense network of elastic fibers that provide greater flexibility compared to other types of cartilage, such as hyaline or fibrocartilage. This unique composition allows elastic cartilage to maintain its shape while being able to bend and return to its original form, making it ideal for structures like the ear and epiglottis. The combination of strength and elasticity distinguishes it from the more rigid hyaline cartilage.


What occurs first in the embryonic development of most of the bones of the skeleton?

These are the steps in bone development which begins in the second month of development:â—¾Uses hyaline cartilage "bones" as models for bone constructionâ—¾Requires breakdown of hyaline cartilage prior to ossificationStages of Endochondral Ossificationâ—¾Formation of bone collarâ—¾Cavitation of the hyaline cartilageâ—¾Invasion of internal cavities by the periosteal bud, and spongy bone formationâ—¾Formation of the medullary cavity; appearance of secondary ossification centers in the epiphysesâ—¾Ossification of the epiphyses, with hyaline cartilage remaining only in the epiphyseal plates


What are the joints between the vertebrae of the backbone?

The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are called intervertebral joints. These joints are formed by the articulation of the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs, which help provide stability, flexibility, and cushioning to the spine.


What are the main events of endochondral ossification?

Meschyme (embryonic connective tissue) develops into a body of hyaline cartilage, covered with fibrous perichondrium, in the location of a future bone. For time, the perichondrium produces chondrocytes and the cartilage model growth in thickness.


Do your neck have bone?

Yes, the neck has bones called cervical vertebrae, which are stacked on top of each other to form the spinal column. These vertebrae provide support and protection for the spinal cord while allowing for movement of the head and neck.


Where do the articular cartilage arise from developmentally?

Articular cartilage arises from the mesenchyme layer of the developing embryonic limb bud. Mesenchymal cells differentiate into chondrocytes, which then form the specialized extracellular matrix that makes up articular cartilage. This process occurs during early stages of skeletal development.


What is the structure of cartilage tissue?

cartilage consists of a dense fibrous tissue collagen fibre embedded in chondroitin substance. A membrane of irregular connective tissue covers most of the cartilages.there are different types of cartilages hyaline, elastic,fibrous based on composition.