Articular cartilage is anchored to the underlying bone via:
A)Sharpey fibers.
B)collagen.
C)glycoproteins.
D)elastin fibers.

Name: Articular cartilage is anchored to the underlying bone via: A)Sharpey fibers. B)collagen. C)glycoproteins. D)elastin fibers.
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Collagen fibers are important components of the cartilage matrix because they account for approximately 60% of the dry weight and because they anchor the cartilage securely to underlying bone.

Articular Cartilage Is Anchored to the Underlying Bone Via