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Composition of CartilageCourtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Layers of Articular Cartilage The articular cartilage is avascular, meaning that it does not have a blood …

Mar 11, 2024 · Cartilage cells, also known as chondrocytes, are specialized cells found in cartilage tissue that are responsible for maintaining the structure and function of cartilage.

The cartilage covering bones (articular cartilage—a subset of hyaline cartilage) is thinned, eventually completely wearing away, resulting in a "bone against bone" within the joint, leading …

The remodeling of cartilage is predominantly affected by changes and rearrangements of the collagen matrix, which responds to tensile and compressive forces experienced by the …

Jul 17, 2023 · Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that is stiffer than most other connective tissue types but flexible enough to withstand compressive forces.

The extracellular matrix of cartilage is secreted by chondroblasts, (chondro = cartilage), which are found in the outer covering layer of cartilage. As the chondroblasts secrete matrix and fibres, …

Oct 27, 2020 · Cartilage is a semi-rigid but flexible avascular connective tissue found at various sites within the body. With a pliable structure composed primarily of water, this tissue type is …