Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Cartilage
A
Smooth, rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones, more elastic
2
Q
Articular cartilage
A
Covers the surfaces of bones where they articulate to form joint, makes smooth joint movement possible and protects bones from rubbing against each other
3
Q
Meniscus
A
Curved fibrous cartilage found in some joints, such as the knee and TMJ in jaw
