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. [...]
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, [...]
The following points highlight the ten main varieties of connective tissues of human body. They are: 1. Areolar Tissue 2. Adipose Tissue 3. White Fibrous Tissue 4. Yellow Elastic Tissue 5. Reticular Tissue 6. Blood and Haemopoietic Tissue 7. Cartilage 8. Jelly-Like Connective Tissue 9. Osseous Tissue or Bone 10. Reticulo-Endothelial Tissue. 1. Areolar Tissue: Distribution: (a) In the subcutaneous [...]