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It surrounds the end of the bone to prevent bones from grinding against each other. Cartilage acts as shock absorbers as well.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoCartilage is a type of connective tissue that is used to support organs in the body. It is less rigid than bone (i.e. elastic cartilage) and is more flexible.
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∙ 10y agoCartilage in a joint acts as a cushion and helps prevent wear on the ends of the bones.
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What is the function of articular cartridge?
The Articular Capsule is a tought, flexible and fibrous capsule that covers the joint cavity. It is there to support and protect the joint.
What provides a cushion and prevents wear and tee in a joint?
ligaments;] cartilage A+
What type of cartilage covers the opposing bony surfaces in a synovial joint?
hyaline cartilage
The contacting cushioning surfaces of a moving joint such as your hip joint consist of?
cartilage
What is the medical term meaning junction of the rib and cartilage?
The junction of the rib and cartilage is the costochondral joint.
What is the joint of coastal cartilage?
Hyaline Cartilage
Where cartilage is found at the elbow joint.why is the cartilage there?
Cartilage is found at the elbow joint so that the synovial fluid doesn't touches the ulna directly.
What is the cartilage pad found in the knee joint?
Articular cartilage.
What acts as a cushion at a joint?
Cartilage muscle
What is the function of articular cartridge?
The Articular Capsule is a tought, flexible and fibrous capsule that covers the joint cavity. It is there to support and protect the joint.
When the cartilage of a joint breaks down it is known as?
cartilage breakdown Or arthritis.
Acts as a cushion at a joint?
cartilage
What has articular cartilage?
knee joint
What provides a cushion and prevents wear and tee in a joint?
ligaments;] cartilage A+
Where is cartilage found in a synovial joint?
Articular cartilage is cartilage which covers the surface of the bone in synovial joints. Its function is to reduce friction between the bones. It is a type of cartilage called hyaline cartilage.
Can cartilage regrow Is joint regeneration possible?
Cartilage cannot repair itself.
What type of cartilage covers the opposing bony surfaces in a synovial joint?
hyaline cartilage
