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What is the purpose of cartilage covering the ends of the knees?
pangit
What in your body helps as a cushion between bones?
Cartilage. That's why your knees are such excellent shock-absorbers.
Why are some joints painful in elderly people?
Some joints are used more than others. Those that are used heavily: Knees, shoulders, ankles, and hips, have the cartilage break down and deteriorate. This can cause Arthritis (inflammation) and pain.
Cartilage is found in?
Cartilages are found in ears, knees and elbows, between the ribs, between tendons and ligaments and nose
What is a double joint in the skeletal system?
is it cartilage
What are the negative effects of the skeleton after exercise?
It depends on what kind of exercise you are talking about. If it is running, then the cartilage in between the vertebra of the spine wear down, as well as the cartilage protecting the knees, bringing on the chance of early arthritis.
Is running bad for your knees?
no, jogging ain't bad for the knees but they might damage your cartilage between the kneecap and can cause arthritis , but with the damage of bone, comes growth and with growth comes sexier and longer legs.
What is an antonym for cartilage?
The opposite of Cartilage Are Ligaments because the cartilage is more flexible than bone.
Why do your knees pop when you bend or sometimes while walking?
That's typically caused by cartilage damage or possibly even early signs of arthritis.
What is the purpose of cartilage and where is is located?
Cartilage is a firm, elastic and flexible type of connective tissue that covers the surface of joints, allowing bones to slide over each other. It is found on the ears, nose, knees, elbows, trachea and larynx.
Is a cartilage connective tissue?
no, but connective tissue surrounds the cartilage. a connective tissue is more like ligaments and tendons, but not cartilage.
Why is shark cartilage important to the shark?
cartilage is more flexible than bone making the shark more hydrodynamic.
