This chemical energy is stored in carbohydrate molecules, such as sugars, which are synthesized from carbon dioxide and water â hence the name photosynthesis, from the Greek Ïá¿¶Ï, phÅs, light, and ÏÏÎ½Î¸ÎµÏÎ¹Ï, synthesis, putting together.
The human body's own cartilage is still the best material for lining knee joints. This drives efforts to develop ways of using a person's own cells to grow, or re-grow cartilage tissue to replace missing or damaged cartilage.
Your knee has two types of cartilage: articular and meniscal. Articular cartilage is a smooth, hard material located on the bones where they come into contact with other bones. This cartilage may become damaged due to injury or normal wear and tear. Causes: Articular cartilage can be damaged by normal wear and tear.