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Because epiphyses are covered by articular cartilage
Articular cartilage.
At articular surfaces. And epiphysial plates in children
Articular cartilage.
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articular cartilage
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.
The articular cartilage is a covering that is found at the ends of articulating bones inside a joint. Having nerves in that are can be painful when movement is made.
Cushion the bones from impact. Articular cartilage acts as a thin shock absorber.
Articular Cartilage
hyaline cartilage