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Mimi, a 70-Year-Old Seamstress, Is Having Difficulty Walking and Pain

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Mimi, a 70-year-old seamstress, is having difficulty walking and pain in her left knee. After consulting with her physician, she is notified that she is suffering from a loss of cartilage in her knee. Which type of cartilage is usually found in the knee and why is its loss painful?


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16 to 18 Months

A stage in early childhood development characterized by rapid growth in language and physical skills, as well as the beginnings of autonomy.

24 to 28 Months Old

A developmental age range in toddlers marked by significant growth in motor skills, language acquisition, and independence.

9 to10 Months Old

A developmental age range in infants characterized by major milestones such as improved mobility, babbling, beginning of object permanence understanding, and anxiety around strangers.

4 to 6 Months Old

A developmental stage in infants characterized by significant growth, the beginning of solid food introduction, and emerging motor skills like rolling.

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