Allows joints to move smoothly and without friction.
So your back can be flexible. Think about how it moves.
articular cartilage
articular cartilage Hyaline cartilage
Cartilage.
The cartilage at the end of a long bone is articular cartilage. The end of the humerus is the humeral head. The entire region of a long bones end is the epiphysis and occurs at both ends.
cartilage
In the epiphysis, or end of the bone, is spongy bone which contains red bone marrow. On the external part of the epiphysis is articular or hyaline cartilage.
cartilage is present at the end of a bone at joints as it is soft so the joints bend and help in doing our work properly.bones are hard but a cartilage is soft.
The articular cartilage is the thin layer of white tissue covering the bone in the joint space. The articular cartilage is made of hyaline cartilage.
The ends of long bones are covered with cartilage, known as articular cartilage. This cartilage helps reduce friction and absorb shock within joints, allowing for smooth movement and protecting the bone from wear and tear.
the cartilage that lines the joints don't have any nerves that can bring about pain. however the bone does, Therefore when cartilage is damaged a point may be reached where you end up with bone on bone and believe me that hurts.
There IS a nose bone, in fact it's called the nasal bone at the top of the nose. It's a short bone that doesn't extend the length of the nose. At the end of the nasal bone is where the cartilage starts. You can find anatomical pictures on google for a visual.