Chapter 19, Problem 15A

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The degenerative form of synovial joints due to osteoarthritis

Introduction:

A synovial joint is the most prominent types of joint in the mammals and is responsible for movements in articulating bones. The important components of synovial joints consist of articular cartilage, synovium, perichondrium, and subchondral bone, including all cell types in bone marrow. The smooth and slippery lubricated surface nature of the articular cartilage at terminals of bones makes sliding of bones at joint smoothly.