Skeletogenesis occurs through either intramembranous or endochondral ossification. In addition, some parts of the skeletal components maintain their cartilaginous characteristics throughout life ...

The skeleton is among the most commonly injured body tissues. Every year more than 16 million fractures of long bones occur in the United States. Fortunately, bone has excellent regenerative potential ...

Fluorescein-labeled antibodies to protein-polysaccharides from rat and calf cartilage were used for the histochemical localization of protein-polysaccharide in epiphyseal cartilage. There was less ...

"Historically viewed as mainly a “wear and tear” condition, new insights suggest that OA may be part of an evolutionary, age-related biological process rather than mainly driven by mechanical damage." ...