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Musculoskeletal System > Skeleton > Joints > Cartilage, Articular
Tissues > Connective Tissue > Cartilage > Hyaline Cartilage > Cartilage, Articular

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Cartilage, Articular  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact.

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