1)chondrocyte:LM:embedded in cartilagelacunaeperipheral cells:--smallandimmature--singleandflattenedcentral cell:--large and mature,--round and in group of2-8 cells--smallandroundnucleus--basophiliccytoplasm2
1)Chondrocyte: LM: • embedded in cartilage lacunae • peripheral cells: -small and immature -single and flattened • central cell: -large and mature, -round and in group of 2-8 cells -small and round nucleus -basophilic cytoplasm
Cartilage lacunae: matrix cavityCartilage capsule: on the surface of the lacunae;strong basophilic (more CMP,more acidicsulphate)cap
Cartilage lacunae: matrix cavity Cartilage capsule: on the surface of the lacunae; strong basophilic (more CMP, more acidic sulphate) cap
*isogenousgroup: several cells locates inone lacuna, which are derived from asingle(same)parent cell
*isogenous group: several cells locates in one lacuna, which are derived from a single(same) parent cell
EM:rich in RER, free ribosome and Golgi complexFunction:producingcartilagematrix
EM: rich in RER, free ribosome and Golgi complex. Function: producing cartilage matrix
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