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The rib cartilage is called the costal cartilage and it has 2 main purposes. It makes the walls of the thorax more elastic and it serves to prolong the ribs forward.
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What is the function of cartilage in joints?
This may not be correct, but i have been told that cartilage is to stop joints from rubbing together and getting worn out.
What type of tissue surrounds the knee joints and function of this membrane?
cartilage
What is the function of the human skeletal system?
bone tissue, cartilage, moving smoothly, movable joints, immovable joints
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.
What cushions joints?
Cartilage is the major cushion for joints, in synovial joints however they are cushioned by a fluid sac.
Do cartilage and tendons hold joints together?
Yes, cartilage and tendons hold joints together.
What is another name for cartilaginous joints?
Another name for cartilaginous joints is amphiarthrosis joints. These joints allow for limited movement and are held together by cartilage.
What is the relation between cartilage and bones?
Cartilage cushions the joints
What system is the cartilage in?
The cartilage is found between all joints
What systems is cartilage in?
The cartilage is found between all joints
Fixed joints are made secure by what?
skull
What is smooth cartilage that surrounds the surface of bones at joints?
articular cartilage
