Card 13 / 37: Watch this video ( http://openstaxcollege.org/l/elbowjoint2 ) to learn more about the anatomy of the elbow joint, including bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. What are the functions of the articular cartilage?
Answer:
The articular cartilage functions to absorb shock and to provide an extremely smooth surface that makes movement between bones easy, without damaging the bones.
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