synovial
Pertaining to joints
Synovial is a medical and anatomical adjective describing structures associated with freely movable joints.
Synovial fluid is the lubricating liquid found in joint cavities that reduces friction between cartilage surfaces during movement.
The synovial membrane lines the inner surface of joint capsules and produces this fluid.
Synovial joints, such as the knee, hip, and shoulder, allow the greatest range of motion in the body.
Shared by multiple parties
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- cavityEmpty space within
- bursaJoint's friction buffer
cartilage · meniscus · ligament · tendon · fibrous · hinge · pivot · saddle
Inflamed joint disease
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
effusion · erosion · ankylosis · biopsy · rheumatology · orthopedic · gout · septic
Tissue hydration polysaccharide
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
effusion · glycoprotein · filtrate · cushioning · nourishment · diffusion · consistency
Fiber-producing connective cell
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
- chondrocyteCell producing cartilage matrix
- collagenStructural body protein
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
extracellular · matrix · villi · lining · proliferation
joint
Shared by multiple parties
bursa · cartilage · meniscus · ligament · tendon · fibrous · hinge · pivot · saddle · gliding
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- inflammationProtective tissue response
autoimmune · effusion · erosion · ankylosis · biopsy · rheumatology · orthopedic · gout · septic · hyperplasia
hyaluronic
Tissue hydration polysaccharide
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- secretionSubstance released by glands
aspiration · effusion · glycoprotein · filtrate · cushioning · nourishment · diffusion · consistency
fibroblast
Fiber-producing connective cell
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
- chondrocyteCell producing cartilage matrix
- collagenStructural body protein
cytokines · extracellular · matrix · villi · lining · proliferation