Normally, any surfaces that rub together when your pet moves are
covered by cartilage and are smooth.
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.
Not exact matches
Osteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, and sometimes referred to as «arthrosis» or «osteoarthrosis»), is a condition in which low - grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused
by wearing of the
cartilage that
covers and acts as a cushion inside joints.
The visible portion, called the pinna, is a triangular
cartilage flap
covered on both sides
by skin and fur.
On the contrary, it is lightly
covered by rings of
cartilage.