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
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Hyaline Cartilage

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Elastic Cartilage

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