Anatomy

Articular Cartilage

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cartilage, Articular
  • Articular Cartilages
  • Cartilages, Articular

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS

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History Note

65

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Tree Numbers

  1. A02w.165w.407w.150
  2. A02w.835w.583w.192

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NLM Classification

WE 300

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Articular Cartilage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002358. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002358
  2. Articular Cartilage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3704713