As the bone surfaces become less well
protected by cartilage, the patient experiences pain upon weight bearing, including walking and standing.
The surfaces of both the acetabulum and the femur head are
covered by cartilage to ensure smoother fit as well as allow for optimum range of motion.
When a baby is born, neck vertebrae is «composed of separate portions of bone
joined by cartilage, in other words, the baby's skeleton is still soft».
In wrist scans, age is estimated by looking at 20 or so bones initially
separated by cartilage, but which progressively move closer to one another until they fuse in the mature wrist.
Researchers from the University's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, led by Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Sciences Dr Simon Tew, examined molecular messages
produced by cartilage cells in both humans and rats.
The cartilaginous matrix is composed of collagen and proteoglycans, and is
generated by cartilage cells that are called chondrocytes.
This naturally - occurring substance is
synthesized by cartilage - producing cells, called chondrocytes, to produce joint cartilage.
MSM is an organic source of sulfur, a compound
used by cartilage, In addition, some veterinarians suggest using MSM to help manage joint health.
Normally, any surfaces that rub together when your pet moves are
covered by cartilage and are smooth.