Femoral condyle cartilage

Cartilago articularis condylorum femoris

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What it is

Hyaline cartilage capping the trochlear groove and both femoral condyles.

Function

Lets the femur roll and glide on the tibia and patella through 140° of knee flexion.

Size

≈ 2–3 mm thick

Clinical note

Cartilage has no blood supply, so defects heal poorly; osteoarthritis of the knee is extremely common.