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Actually, the use of the cartilage between bones is to provide padding and protections against wear and tear. -this is a proven fact! Brainpop.com
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What covers the ends of bones in adults?
The ends of bones in adults are covered with cartilage. Cartilage is a tough yet flexible tissue that helps to protect bones and allows them to move more freely where bone meets bone (a joint). There are different types of cartilage in the body. The cartilage that covers the ends of bones at a joint is known as articular cartilage, a specific type of hyaline cartilage.
What is meant by joint ligaments and cartilage?
A few animals don't have a skeleton. They are made up of cartilage, such as sharks. Our ears and nose are made up of cartilage. Cartilage is a stiff, rubbery tissue. It helps cushion bones and distributes weight evenly within the joints. There are three types of cartilage. They are articular cartilage, which covers joint surfaces, fibrocartilage, such as the small amounts of cartilage between the vertebrae in the spine, and elastic cartilage, such as the outer part of the ear. Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that bind bones together at the joints, such as the wrists, knees, and ankles.
Is there cartilage in the hip joint?
Fibrocartilage is the type of cartilage found in the sockets of the hips and shoulders. This is the strongest type of cartilage.
What type of cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of bones?
there are 3 types of cartilage. 1Hyaline cartilage: This type of cartilage has very thin fibers having same refractive index as the matrix of the cartilage and thus these fibers are not seen. Hyaline cartilage is the articular cartilage of long bones, sternum, ribs etc. Its color is bluish white and it is flexible. 2Fibrous cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous white fibers. It is present in the symphysis pubis, and sternoclavicular joint etc. Its color is glistening white and the appearance is opaque. 3Elastic cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous yellow elastic fibers. It is present in the ear pinna, external auditory meatus, Eustachian tubes, and epiglottis etc. Its color is yellowish and the appearance is opaque.
What type of cartilage covers the end of bones?
hyaline cartilage is present in the end of long bones.
What is the difference between torn cartilage and a torn ligament?
tendons connect muscles to bones, cartilage cushions joints
What type of joint has connective tissues that connects the bones in a joint?
All joints have connective tissues to connect the bones in the joint
What covers the ends of bones in adults?
The ends of bones in adults are covered with cartilage. Cartilage is a tough yet flexible tissue that helps to protect bones and allows them to move more freely where bone meets bone (a joint). There are different types of cartilage in the body. The cartilage that covers the ends of bones at a joint is known as articular cartilage, a specific type of hyaline cartilage.
What is meant by joint ligaments and cartilage?
A few animals don't have a skeleton. They are made up of cartilage, such as sharks. Our ears and nose are made up of cartilage. Cartilage is a stiff, rubbery tissue. It helps cushion bones and distributes weight evenly within the joints. There are three types of cartilage. They are articular cartilage, which covers joint surfaces, fibrocartilage, such as the small amounts of cartilage between the vertebrae in the spine, and elastic cartilage, such as the outer part of the ear. Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that bind bones together at the joints, such as the wrists, knees, and ankles.
What function does cartilage perform in a joint?
It surrounds the end of the bone to prevent bones from grinding against each other. Cartilage acts as shock absorbers as well.
What is a sychondrosis?
A synchondrosis is a place in the body where two bones are directly joined together by cartilage. A type of joint. In some joints, the cartilage may turn into bone over time
What is a type of joint that doesn't allow movement?
Synarthroses are joints that do not move, such as those that connect the bones of the skull.
Long bones of a fetus are composed of what type of cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage
Is there cartilage in the hip joint?
Fibrocartilage is the type of cartilage found in the sockets of the hips and shoulders. This is the strongest type of cartilage.
What type of cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of bones?
there are 3 types of cartilage. 1Hyaline cartilage: This type of cartilage has very thin fibers having same refractive index as the matrix of the cartilage and thus these fibers are not seen. Hyaline cartilage is the articular cartilage of long bones, sternum, ribs etc. Its color is bluish white and it is flexible. 2Fibrous cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous white fibers. It is present in the symphysis pubis, and sternoclavicular joint etc. Its color is glistening white and the appearance is opaque. 3Elastic cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous yellow elastic fibers. It is present in the ear pinna, external auditory meatus, Eustachian tubes, and epiglottis etc. Its color is yellowish and the appearance is opaque.
What type of cartilage covers the opposing bony surfaces in a synovial joint?
hyaline cartilage
What type of cartilage covers the end of bones?
hyaline cartilage is present in the end of long bones.
