Seeley\\\'s Anatomy and Physiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Skeletal system Four components: bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments Functions of skeletal system Support, protection, movement, storage, and blood cell production Cartilage Three types: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage Chondroblasts Produce a matrix surrounding themselves Chondrocyte A chondroblast that is surrounded by matrix Perichondrium A double-layered connective tissue sheath covering most cartilage Articular car...