In this article we will discuss about the diagrammatic representation of classes of cartilage in human body. Diagrammatic Representation of Hyaline Cartilage: Description: It is made up of cartilage cells and a clear homogeneous ground substance completely devoid of any fibrous (loose) tissue. (Fig. 1.44) Hyaline means glass and in fresh condition it appears as a translucent bluish- white mass. [...]
According to the density and hardness, bone is divided into two types: 1. Compact Bone 2. Cancellated Bone. 1. Compact Bone: Distribution: The outer layer of all bones and the shaft (diaphysis) of the long bones are entirely compact in nature. Histology: The shaft of the long bones (Fig. 1.48) is the typical example of this type of bone tissue. [...]
Development of bone begins from mesoderm in the embryonic life (from sixth week) and a good number of bones of the human body continue to grow until a person reaches about twenty-fifth years. There are two processes of ossification-intramembranous and intracartilaginous (endochondral). The bones of the cranial vault and the mandible are membranous in origin. The bones of the limbs, [...]