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.
ID
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002358
altLabel
Articular Cartilage
Articular Cartilages
Cartilages, Articular
AN
inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS
AQL
AB AH BS CH CY DE DG EM EN GD IM IN IR ME MI PA PH PP PS RE SU TR UL VI
cui
C0007303
DC
1
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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