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1
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Function of Hyaline Cartilage (Articular cartilage)

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Reduces Friction & Distributes Load

2
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What is Hyaline Cartilage composed of?

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  1. Extracellular Matrix: Water, Type II Collagen, Proteoglycans
  2. Cells: Chondrocytes–>derive from chondroblasts
3
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What are the 3 components of a synovial joint?

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  1. Synovial Cartilage
  2. Joint Capsule
  3. Joint Cavity
4
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What are the 2 components of the joint capsule?

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  1. Fibrous Layer= Outer layer –> Protects joint capsule

2. Synovium

5
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Function of Synovium

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  1. Articular Nutrition
  2. Lubrication
  3. Removal of debris w/in joint
6
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Define Joint Cavity

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Potential Space

Avascular

7
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Define Labrum

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Fibrocartilage Rim

8
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Function of Labrum

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Increase contact between articulating bones

Maintains Flexibility