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Joints - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 18:03, 26 November 2010
, 18:03, 26 November 2010→Synovial Joints
***No continuous covering of cells
***No continuous covering of cells
***Where cells exist, they produce lubricant (aminoglycans) of synovial fluid
***Where cells exist, they produce lubricant (aminoglycans) of synovial fluid
**Synovial fluid: Nourishes and lubricates [[Joints - normal#Articular cartilage|articular cartilage]]
**Synovial fluid: Nourishes and lubricates articular cartilage
***Derived from synovial membrane cells and blood plasma
***Derived from synovial membrane cells and blood plasma
***Normal amount in canine joint - 0.01 - 1.0 ml; possible in equine/bovine: 20-40mL
***Normal amount in canine joint - 0.01 - 1.0 ml; possible in equine/bovine: 20-40mL