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The cartilage is there to stop bone rubbing against bone. It performs like a lubricant.
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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 job does the cartilage in the knee and elbow have?
Cartilage in the elbow joint and knee joint cushion the bones in the joints so the easily glide over each other. As you age, these become thinner and finally disappear. The joint then are very painful.
What can be done when the cartilage is gone?
I had this happen in my right elbow elbow. so I had the joint cut out and a new metal one put in to replace it. We cant replace cartilage yet. but they are working on it.
Cartilage that includes the hip knee and elbow?
This cartilage is called hyaline cartilage because it is like glass and very smooth. It allows for easy movement in the joint.
Cartilage in the knee and elbow performs two very important jobs what are those jobs?
The cartilage helps cushion and reduce friction in the joint.
Can the position of the elbow joint affect the range of motion of the wrist?
the anatomical relationship of the elbow to wrist is.The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
What type of joint located at the elbow?
The elbow joint is a hinge joint.
What holds the elbow joint together?
If you are talking about a prosthetic elbow joint the it is led into the bone with a cement or a gauze through which bone Will eventually grow. the joint itself. is fitted with a lose pin hinge where the pin is held in place with a screw. Aside from that the same tissue as always aside from cartilage surrounds the joint.
Which joint do the humerus and ulna meet?
Elbow joint.
What is the joint of coastal cartilage?
Hyaline Cartilage
Your elbow a hinged joint?
Yes your elbow is a hinge joint.
Which type of joint located at the elbow?
The hinge joint is located at the elbow
