Why does cartilage cover the epiphysis of bones?

Answer 1

Cartilage is a substance that makes up fingernails and parts of the outer ear.

Answer

Cartilage is a very firm, tough, rubbery, flexible tissue that forms the skeleton of an embryo and most of the skeleton of an infant. As an infant grows, most of the cartilage is converted to bone.

Cartilage cushions bones at the joints where it acts as a shock absorber, especially in the knee and hip. In the joints, it suffers from wear and thinning as we grow older. It connects muscles to bones and forms parts of the body such as the larynx, spinal disks, outside parts of the ear, parts of the throat and parts of the nose. It has no blood vessels or nerves within it and must rely on fluid in the joint cavities to keep it lubricated.

Answer 2

It's purpose is to cushion the articulating bones (especially in a joint) from directly rubbing against each other. Bone grinding on bone is not only a very painful experience, and it can lead to permanent bone damage and structural abnormalities, which can change how a person uses the joint (overcompensating, stiffening, etc.) The cartilage also gives a smooth gliding surface to the bones that move against one another in the joint capsules, during normal use.

Answer 3

Cartilage covers the epiphysis of bones to allow for smooth movement in joints and to reduce friction between bones during movement. It also helps absorb shock and distribute pressure across the joint.

Answer 4

Too have a bendable material so we don't break ourselves to easily

Answer 5

The main purpose of cartilage is to keep your bones from rubbing fragments off of each other

Answer 6

To cushion and protect the ends of the bones when they articulate.