ABSTRACT
Bone and cartilage are highly specialized connective tissues that together make up the skeleton. The skeleton has multiple functions including locomotion, by providing a structure and attachment sides for muscle; protection, by encasing vital organs and tissues; and metabolism, by serving as a reserve of mineral ions such as calcium and phosphorus. The following section provides a brief overview of the anatomy of the skeleton. Bone and cartilage are highly specialized connective tissues that together make up the skeleton. Subchondral bone cysts are regarded as pseudocysts and arise secondary to an inflammatory or degenerative process of the joint. The periodontal ligament also contains the cells responsible for formation of cementum, the avascular bone-like material that helps anchor the tooth in its socket. Microscopically, the lesion is characterized by an intramedullary pattern of disorganized trabeculae of immature bone, often accompanied by a fibrovascular stroma.
