ABSTRACT
Articular cartilage is a connective tissue at the ends of the sub-
chondral bone in diarthrodial joints. It does not have a blood
supply, lymphatic drainage or a connection to nerves. The specific
microstructure and composition of articular cartilage is thought to
give the tissue its remarkable mechanical properties and durability.
Articular cartilage provides almost frictionless joint motion and it
absorbs and distributes the applied load to reduce localised stress
concentrations in the underlying bone.
