This term is used to describe damage to a type of cartilage in the knee. The ends of the three bones in the knee joint are covered with what is know as articular cartilage, a tough, elastic material that helps absorb shock and allows the knee joint to move smoothly.he ends of the three bones in the knee joint are covered with what is know as articular cartilage, a tough, elastic material that helps absorb shock and allows the knee joint to move smoothly.
Dehydration as a cause of a salty taste in the mouth The most probable cause of a salty taste in the mouth is simply dehydration. The more dehydrated a person is, the more concentrated the chemicals are that are in saliva.
Additionally, an excessively salty taste in the mouth can be attributed to an increase in the saliva salt concentration or to an increased sensitivity of taste buds to salt which in turn may be due to the following reasons: 1  Medications side-effects:~400 medications may cause alterations in taste sensation. 2  Dehydration.