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Allows joints to move smoothly and without friction.

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Why is it important to have the cartilage in the end of the bone?

So your back can be flexible. Think about how it moves.


What is the smooth gristle covering bone end?

articular cartilage


What type of tissue cover the end of the long bone?

articular cartilage Hyaline cartilage


What is the smooth layer of tissue at the end of the bone?

Cartilage.


What is another scitntific term for bone end?

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.


What is the soft pad found at the end of each bone?

cartilage


What is at the end of bones?

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.


Why cartilage is preasent at the end of the bones in a joint?

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.


What is the medical term meaning Thin layer of hyaline cartilage covering the end of a bone where joints are formed?

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.


What area of the long bone is covered with 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.


Do joints have pain receptors?

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.


What is the tissue called on the flexible tip of the nose?

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.