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Structure of articular cartilage

Known as: Cartilage, Articular, Articular Cartilages, Cartilages, Articular 
A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the… 
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Articular cartilage is the highly specialized connective tissue of diarthrodial joints. Its principal function is to provide a… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
OBJECTIVE To review the basic scientific status of repair in articular cartilage tissue and to assess the efficiency of current… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
The authors review the structure and composition of articular cartilage. This tissue is composed of an extensive extracellular… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
The unique biologic and mechanical properties of articular cartilage depend on the design of the tissue and the interactions… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
The objective of this study was to determine the equilibrium confined compression modulus of bovine articular cartilage as it… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Joint pain and loss of mobility are among the most common causes of impairment in middle-aged and older people36,134. In many… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
BACKGROUND Full-thickness defects of articular cartilage in the knee have a poor capacity for repair. They may progress to… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
For thirty-two areas of cartilage from nine osteo-arthritic and four "normal" femoral heads a histologic-histochemical grade was…