Questions tagged [joints]

The locations at which two bones make contact. They may be movable or unmovable.

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Can cracking fingers cause Arthritis?

I have been cracking my fingers for 2-3 years and on the first year I was told that I'm going to get arthritis because of it. I've been researching this since the first year and I've never gotten an answer. Most people say either Yes, No or I don't…
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is there periost beneath the articular cartilage?

I have read that : "The articular capsule surrounds the joint and is continuous with the periosteum of articulating bones." Does that mean that the periost forms the articular capsule in joints and there is no periost beneath the articular…
Laurie
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