Abstract
Articular cartilage is a highly specialized tissue with a complex ultrastructure and unique biomechanical properties providing for load distribution and a low-friction weight-bearing surface essential for normal pain-free movement of synovial joints.
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White, L.M., Recht, M. (2009). MR Imaging of Articular Cartilage. In: Hodler, J., Zollikofer, C.L., Von Schulthess, G.K. (eds) Musculoskeletal Diseases 2009–2012. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1378-0_28
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