Problem: You have a patient who broke her humerus during a mountain bike accident. Many muscles on her arm appear bruised and the injuries look sore and painful, you are glad the patient is sedated and not experiencing any discomfort right now. You and another colleague are prepping the woman for surgery and decide to quiz each other about the humerus - its articulations and attached muscles.
Which type of cartilage is present where bones articulate? What makes cartilage in this location ideal for joints where there is a large range of movement?