T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Hyaline cartilage also lines the articular surfaces of synovial joints, where it acts as a self-lubricating shock absorber with low friction properties.
Unlike most hyaline cartilage, articular hyaline cartilage does not have a perichondrium on either surface.
Free (articular) Surface - exposed to synovial fluid within the joint.
Basal Surface - is in direct contact with the underlying bone.
Articular cartilage is a remnant of the hyaline cartilage that formed the template for the developing bone.
New articular cartilage is limited to interstitial growth because of the absence of a perichondrium.
Articular cartilage contains no blood vessels or nerves.