"Cartilage, Articular" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact.
| Descriptor ID |
D002358
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A02.165.407.150 A02.835.583.192
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| Concept/Terms |
Cartilage, Articular- Cartilage, Articular
- Articular Cartilage
- Articular Cartilages
- Cartilages, Articular
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cartilage, Articular" by people in Profiles.
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Women lose patella cartilage at a faster rate than men: a 4.5-year cohort study of subjects with knee OA. Maturitas. 2010 Nov; 67(3):270-4.