MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

CARTILAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Does cartilage also contain lacunae, same as bone?
A
Yes
B
No
C
Only certain types of cartilage
D
Very rarely
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lacunae. Bone: The lacunae of bones consist of canaliculi between osteocytes. Cartilage: The lacunae of cartilages do not contain canaliculi between chondrocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that differs from bone in several ways; it is avascular and its microarchitecture is less organized than bone.

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