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What is the main function of articular cartilage?
What is the main function of articular cartilage?
- To bear weight (correct)
- To generate synovial fluid
- To provide lubrication to the joints
- To facilitate muscle movement
What is the function of proteoglycans inside articular cartilage?
What is the function of proteoglycans inside articular cartilage?
- To build up fluid pressure inside the cartilage
- To create water pressure by swelling (correct)
- To produce synovial fluid
- To inhibit swelling of the cartilage
What inhibits the swelling of proteoglycans inside articular cartilage?
What inhibits the swelling of proteoglycans inside articular cartilage?
- Benninghof arcades
- Synovial fluid
- Lubricating fluid
- Collagen fibers (correct)
Where are the collagen fibers arranged in articular cartilage?
Where are the collagen fibers arranged in articular cartilage?
What are the two components involved in supporting weight in articular cartilage mechanics?
What are the two components involved in supporting weight in articular cartilage mechanics?
Where is articular cartilage found in the body?
Where is articular cartilage found in the body?
What is the main function of the intervertebral disc (IVD) according to the text?
What is the main function of the intervertebral disc (IVD) according to the text?
What is the role of collagen in functional cartilage according to the text?
What is the role of collagen in functional cartilage according to the text?
In what way do intervertebral discs (IVDs) provide flexibility to the spine according to the text?
In what way do intervertebral discs (IVDs) provide flexibility to the spine according to the text?
What is the function of proteoglycans in functional intervertebral discs (IVDs) according to the text?
What is the function of proteoglycans in functional intervertebral discs (IVDs) according to the text?
What is a common complication after ACL surgery according to the text?
What is a common complication after ACL surgery according to the text?
What causes deformation of cartilage in a small area according to the text?
What causes deformation of cartilage in a small area according to the text?
What anatomical structure anchors the vertebral bodies together according to the text?
What anatomical structure anchors the vertebral bodies together according to the text?
What is the role of intact endplate in functional intervertebral discs (IVDs) according to the text?
What is the role of intact endplate in functional intervertebral discs (IVDs) according to the text?
