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To create the joint
The cartilage provides some shock absorbent property, and the synoval fluid provides lubrication.
To allow the joint to move without friction.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoyou have cartilage because it enables the joint to withstand great pressure and stress
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∙ 11y agoIt provides firm but flexible support where great strength is needed.
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∙ 13y agoIt reduces friction and absorbs shock. Bone on bone would grind them away. A lot like if a person grinds their teeth too much (but worse because enamel on teeth protects them).
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∙ 11y agoTo avoid bone-on-bone friction.
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Which is the most radiosensitive structure in human body?
Cartilage
Do you have the same amount of cartilage in your body all your life?
- Cartilage cushions joints and helps them move smoothly and easily. A lifetime of walking, exercising, and moving takes a toll on your cartilage. ... 27 million American adults over the age of 25have osteoarthritis. ... The degeneration of cartilage can cause chronic inflammation in the joint. ... The Aging Body.
Does the human ear contain a cartilage?
Yes
Why are minarels important to the human body?
Calcium is important in bone development. Sodium and potassium are necessary for nerve impulse production. Iron is necessary for red blood cells to transport oxygen. The function of the human body requires minerals to work.
What part of the long bone protects articulating surface?
Articular cartilage, also called hyaline cartilage, is the smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of all the freely moveable joints, such as the knee and shoulder, in the human body.
What is the purpose of cartlidge in the body?
Cartilage has many purposes in the human body. Cartilage is a tissue that prevents bones from rubbing together. Cartilage also connects the ribs to the sternum in the human body.
How many sorts of cartilage are present in the human skeleton?
There are 3 type of cartilage present in the human body
What is cartilage in the human body?
Basically tissue
What are hard materials in the human body?
Bones and cartilage
What part of the human body does not have blood cells?
cartilage
Which is the most radiosensitive structure in human body?
Cartilage
What structure of the human body doesn't have blood vessels?
cartilage
What is a common element in the human body that is located in the bones?
cartilage
What type of cartilage is the most springy?
Elastic cartilage is the most 'springy' its not very common in the human body except the ears.
What part of the human body is made of cartilage?
The ends of our bones, much of our ribcage, and the tip of our nose are all made from cartilage.
What does the nose bone of a human body look like?
The human nose has a framework constructed of cartilage, not bone.
What two parts of the human body remain with a lot of cartilage in them?
ears and nose
