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Articular cartilage

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Main Entry: articular cartilage
Function: noun
: cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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articular cartilage n.
The cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones forming a synovial joint. Also called arthrodial cartilage, diarthrodial cartilage, investing cartilage.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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