CARTILAGE
- Tough (Tuff)
- Smooth
- Strong
- On ends of bones that move across each other
- Stops friction
- Acts as a shock absorber
Cartilage can be damaged by:
- Heavy impact ---> Injury
- Wear and tear
- Stress
- lack of movement
Damage results in bones grinding as they move over each other. Can lead to Arthritis.
There are two common types of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Both of them has the cause behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by a mechanical wear and tear joints and Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the body's joints.
Tendons, Ligaments and Muscles
Tendons: Connect Muscles to bones
Ligaments: Connect Bone to bone
Muscles
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