Articular Cartilage Dynamics

by Lihai Zhang, David W. Smith, Bruce S. Gardiner

This book explains the anatomy and physiology of cartilage tissue in an integrated way. The emphasis is on how cartilage tissue functions and maintains homeostasis in a challenging mechanical environment. Supported by hundreds of references, the book posts new hypotheses explaining how cartilage adapts and achieves homeostasis in vivo, and tests them against available data. This exploratory approach creates a sense of discovery that the reader...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 981131473X
• ISBN13: 9789811314735
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 738 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"