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  • An alternative model for contact interaction of mating bones with soft articular cartilage at synovial joints

    2020, Mechanism and Machine Theory
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    Synovial joints in the human body have soft articular cartilage layer between their mating bones. The average thickness of this layer of soft tissue varies from 1 mm for non-weight bearing joints to 7 mm for larger weight-bearing joints [12]. This articular cartilage provides a well-lubricated load-bearing surface with a very low coefficient of friction.

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