Cartilage, Articular [kloubní chrupavka]

topical
520
Terms

cartilago articularis
chrupavka kloubní

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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.

Annotation
inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS
DUI
D002358 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0003569
History note
65
Public note
65

A Anatomy
A02.165 Cartilage 340
A02.165.407 Hyaline Cartilage 25
A02.165.407.150 Cartilage, Articular 520
A02.165.407.325 Costal Cartilage
A02.165.407.500 Laryngeal Cartilages 7
A02.165.407.550 Nasal Cartilages 4
A02.835 Skeleton 249
A02.835.583 Joints 483
A02.835.583.032 Acromioclavicular Joint 36
A02.835.583.097 Atlanto-Axial Joint 41
A02.835.583.101 Atlanto-Occipital Joint 23
A02.835.583.156 Bursa, Synovial 16
A02.835.583.192 Cartilage, Articular 520
A02.835.583.290 Elbow Joint 252
A02.835.583.378 Foot Joints 22
A02.835.583.405 Hand Joints 39
A02.835.583.411 Hip Joint 947
A02.835.583.443 Joint Capsule 36
A02.835.583.475 Knee Joint 993
A02.835.583.512 Ligaments, Articular 187
A02.835.583.656 Pubic Symphysis 28
A02.835.583.707 Sacroiliac Joint 99
A02.835.583.748 Shoulder Joint 406
A02.835.583.781 Sternoclavicular Joint 25
A02.835.583.790 Sternocostal Joints 2
A02.835.583.861 Temporomandibular Joint 233
A02.835.583.979 Zygapophyseal Joint 17