ILS 1: Histology of Joints, Cartilage, and Bone Flashcards
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Osteoarthritis
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- disease of articular cartilage, its hallmarks being extracellular matrix degradation and altered chondrocyte metabolism
- decreased glycosaminoglycan, increased water in matrix
- enhanced matrix metalloproteinase
- risk factors: old age, obesity
2
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Hyaline Cartilage
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3
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Elastic Cartilage
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