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Animal Biology, 2008
Th e orientation and organisation of collagen fi brils play an important role in the mechanical f... more Th e orientation and organisation of collagen fi brils play an important role in the mechanical functioning of the articular cartilage (AC) that covers the surfaces in the diarthrodial joints. In the adult animal, typically an arcade like 'Benninghoff structure' is found. Because the remodelling capacity of the collagen network in the adult animal is limited, this Benninghoff structure needs to develop before the animal reaches maturity, and it needs to develop correctly.
Animal Biology, 2008
Th e orientation and organisation of collagen fi brils play an important role in the mechanical f... more Th e orientation and organisation of collagen fi brils play an important role in the mechanical functioning of the articular cartilage (AC) that covers the surfaces in the diarthrodial joints. In the adult animal, typically an arcade like 'Benninghoff structure' is found. Because the remodelling capacity of the collagen network in the adult animal is limited, this Benninghoff structure needs to develop before the animal reaches maturity, and it needs to develop correctly.