Overview of Cartilage

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Types

• Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
• Fibrocartilage

Remodeling

Cartilage remodels in response to mechanical demands.

Reduced stress (immobilization):

• Decreased mass
• Decreased volume
• Decreased strength

Increased stress (exercise)

• Increased mass
• Increased volume
• Increased strength