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                                                                                                        PATHOPHYSIOLOGY










             • degenerative condition in which the cartilage that normally

                 cushions the bones of a joint begins to wear down, allowing


                 the bones to rub together.








             • The primary function of cartilage is to reduce friction in the


                 joints and serve as a shock absorber.
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