Effects of Light on Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Repair
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Cartilage Cartilage is composed of collagenous fibers and/or elastic fibers, and cells called chondrocytes, all of which are embedded in a firm gel-like ground substance called the matrix. Cartilage is avascular (contains no blood vessels) and nutrients are diffused through the matrix. Cartilage serves several functions, including providing a framework upon which bone deposition can begin and supplying smooth surfaces for the movement of articulating bones. There are three main types of cartilage: hyaline, elastic and fibrocartilage. Within articular cartilage, Hyaline and Fibrocartilage are the most important.
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