GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -At synovial joints, the articular surfaces of bones are covered with smooth articular cartilage. This gives the bones of a synovial joint the ability to move smoothly against each other, allowing for increased joint mobility.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyaline cartilage at the ends of your bones is sometimes referred to as articular cartilage. Hyaline cartilage is slippery and smooth which helps your bones move smoothly past each other in your joints. It’s flexible but strong enough to help your joints hold their shape.

Detailed explanation-3: -The outer surface of bone is called the periosteum (say: pare-ee-os-tee-um). It’s a thin, dense membrane that contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the bone. The next layer is made up of compact bone. This part is smooth and very hard.

Detailed explanation-4: -Condyle-Refers to a large prominence, which often provides structural support to the overlying hyaline cartilage. It bears the brunt of the force exerted from the joint. Examples include the knee joint (hinge joint), formed by the femoral lateral and medial condyles, and the tibial lateral and medial condyles.