Synovial Joint Histology (Msq Drill 205)
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- 1.
Name the zone of articular cartilage: highest concentration of proteoglycans and lowest water content. Collagen perpendicular to surface.
- A.
Middle transitional zone
- B.
Superficial tangetial zone
- C.
Deep zone
- D.
Calcified zone
Correct Answer
C. Deep zone -
- 2.
Name the articular cartillage layer: Smooth nearly frictionless surface. Thin collagen fibrils parallel surface, chondrocytes elongated, proteoglycan content lowest and water content highest.
- A.
Calcified zone
- B.
Superficial tangetial zone
- C.
Middle transitional zone
Correct Answer
B. Superficial tangetial zone -
- 3.
Contains calcified cartilage next to subchondral bone.
- A.
Middle transitional zone
- B.
Calcified zone
Correct Answer
B. Calcified zone -
- 4.
The chondrocytes in the middle transtitional zone are elongated or rounded?
- A.
Elongated
- B.
Rounded
Correct Answer
B. Rounded -
- 5.
Are the collagen fibers in the middle transitional zone more or less organized?
- A.
More
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. Less -
- 6.
The TIDEMARK separates which two zones?
- A.
Superficial tangetial zone
- B.
Middle transitional zone
- C.
Calcified zone
- D.
Deep zone
Correct Answer(s)
C. Calcified zone
D. Deep zone -
- 7.
In which zone are the collagen fibers parallel to the surface?
- A.
Superificial tangetial zone
- B.
Middle transitional zone
- C.
Deep zone
- D.
Calcified zone
Correct Answer
A. Superificial tangetial zone -
- 8.
In which zone do you find chondrocytes?
- A.
Superficial tangetial zone
- B.
Middle transitional zone
- C.
Deep zone
- D.
Calcified zone
Correct Answer
B. Middle transitional zone -
- 9.
The calcified zone is located right next to the:
- A.
Spongy bone
- B.
Periosteum
- C.
Subchondral bone
Correct Answer
C. Subchondral bone -
- 10.
Synovium secretes synovial fluid which is a lubricant. In which of the following areas will you find synovial fluid?
- A.
Synovial joints
- B.
Bursae
- C.
Tendon sheaths
Correct Answer(s)
A. Synovial joints
B. Bursae
C. Tendon sheaths -
- 11.
Which of the following are the two major types of cells found in the synovial membrane?
- A.
Type A - macrophage like - remove debris from joints
- B.
Type A - fibroblast like - secrete hyaluronic acid found in synovial fluid
- C.
Type B - macrophage like - remove debris from joints
- D.
Type B - fibroblast like - secrete hyaluronic acid found in synovial fluid
Correct Answer(s)
A. Type A - macropHage like - remove debris from joints
D. Type B - fibroblast like - secrete hyaluronic acid found in synovial fluid -
- 12.
Does the articular surface inside a joint have a blood supply?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 13.
Since the articular surface does not have a blood supply, how is material delivered and removed from the articular surface?
- A.
Through penetrating canaliculi
- B.
Through nereaby harvesian canals
- C.
By synovial fluid
Correct Answer
C. By synovial fluid -
- 14.
Can a clot form inside the synovial fluid?
- A.
Yes, synovial fluid contains fibrinogen
- B.
No, synovial fluid does not contain fibrinogen
Correct Answer
B. No, synovial fluid does not contain fibrinogen -
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