Synovial Joint Histology (MSQ DRILL 205)

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In which zone are the collagen fibers parallel to the surface?
- Superificial tangetial zone
- Middle transitional zone
- Deep zone
- Calcified zone

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Name the articular cartillage layer: Smooth nearly frictionless surface. Thin collagen fibrils parallel surface, chondrocytes elongated, proteoglycan content lowest and water content highest.
- Calcified zone
- Superficial tangetial zone
- Middle transitional zone
Correct Answer

A. Superficial tangetial zone
3.

Contains calcified cartilage next to subchondral bone.
- Middle transitional zone
- Calcified zone
Correct Answer

A. Calcified zone
4.

Since the articular surface does not have a blood supply, how is material delivered and removed from the articular surface?
- Through penetrating canaliculi
- Through nereaby harvesian canals
- By synovial fluid
Correct Answer

A. By synovial fluid
5.

The calcified zone is located right next to the:
- Spongy bone
- Periosteum
- Subchondral bone
Correct Answer

A. Subchondral bone
6.

Are the collagen fibers in the middle transitional zone more or less organized?
- More
- Less
Correct Answer

A. Less
7.

Does the articular surface inside a joint have a blood supply?
- Yes
- No
Correct Answer

A. No
8.

Which of the following are the two major types of cells found in the synovial membrane?
- Type A - macrophage like - remove debris from joints
- Type A - fibroblast like - secrete hyaluronic acid found in synovial fluid
- Type B - macrophage like - remove debris from joints
- Type B - fibroblast like - secrete hyaluronic acid found in synovial fluid
Correct Answer(s)

A. Type A - macrophage like - remove debris from joints
A. Type B - fibroblast like - secrete hyaluronic acid found in synovial fluid
9.

Can a clot form inside the synovial fluid?
- Yes, synovial fluid contains fibrinogen
- No, synovial fluid does not contain fibrinogen
Correct Answer

A. No, synovial fluid does not contain fibrinogen
10.

The chondrocytes in the middle transtitional zone are elongated or rounded?
- Elongated
- Rounded
Correct Answer

A. Rounded
11.

Synovium secretes synovial fluid which is a lubricant. In which of the following areas will you find synovial fluid?
- Synovial joints
- Bursae
- Tendon sheaths
Correct Answer(s)

A. Synovial joints
A. Bursae
A. Tendon sheaths
12.

The TIDEMARK separates which two zones?
- Superficial tangetial zone
- Middle transitional zone
- Calcified zone
- Deep zone
Correct Answer(s)

A. Calcified zone
A. Deep zone
13.

Name the zone of articular cartilage: highest concentration of proteoglycans and lowest water content. Collagen perpendicular to surface.
- Middle transitional zone
- Superficial tangetial zone
- Deep zone
- Calcified zone
Correct Answer

A. Deep zone
14.

In which zone do you find chondrocytes?
- Superficial tangetial zone
- Middle transitional zone
- Deep zone
- Calcified zone
Correct Answer

A. Middle transitional zone

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Name the articular cartillage layer: Smooth nearly frictionless surface. Thin collagen fibrils parallel surface, chondrocytes elongated, proteoglycan content lowest and water content highest.

Contains calcified cartilage next to subchondral bone.

Since the articular surface does not have a blood supply, how is material delivered and removed from the articular surface?

The calcified zone is located right next to the:

Are the collagen fibers in the middle transitional zone more or less organized?

Does the articular surface inside a joint have a blood supply?

Which of the following are the two major types of cells found in the synovial membrane?

Can a clot form inside the synovial fluid?

The chondrocytes in the middle transtitional zone are elongated or rounded?

Synovium secretes synovial fluid which is a lubricant. In which of the following areas will you find synovial fluid?

The TIDEMARK separates which two zones?

Name the zone of articular cartilage: highest concentration of proteoglycans and lowest water content. Collagen perpendicular to surface.

In which zone do you find chondrocytes?