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Fig. 4. —Drawing of cross-sectional structure of articular cartilage illustrating orientation of collagen fibers. In radial zone of cartilage collagen fibers are preferentially arranged perpendicular to the subchondral bone surface. Anisotropic arrangement of collagen fibers in radial zone forms theoretical basis for the magic angle effect in articular cartilage.