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Articular Cartilage - Coggle Diagram
Articular Cartilage
Made of proteins and ground substance
Collagen
Provides Structure
orientation tangential or vertical
Elastin
Provides pliability
small contribution
Proteoglycans
GAGs
Hyaluronic Acid
Dissolved electrolytes + water
Avascular
Uses synovial fluid
slow regeneration
Mitosis
Provides cushion in joints
expands + compresses
compression increases fluid pressure
increase tension in collagen
Hoop stresses keep AC contained
acts as sponge
Functional
Decreases Friction
Disperses load
Aneural