Cartilage of articular joints grows and matures ... hydrated extracellular matrix consisting predominantly of collagen type II and aggrecan, a large, negatively charged proteoglycan (8).

Cartilage is a soft, spongy connective tissue. The articular capsule prevents wear and tear on the bones. The bones in a synovial joint are connected by ligaments, which: are a type of connective ...

Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and ... inelastic connective tissues that allow a muscle to pull on a bone to move it. Different types of synovial joints allow varying degrees of movement.