Mechanisms of cartilage destruction in joint inflammation.
1993
W B van den Berg, and
F A van de Loo, and
P L van Lent, and
L A Joosten
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D002358
Cartilage, Articular
A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.