
Concept explainers
(a)
To describe: The characteristics of synovial fluid in rheumatoid arthritis.
Concept introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones (such as the shoulder). Joint diseases may be caused due to some injury, leading to strains and dislocations or age-related factors. These diseases are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Synovial fluid is a thick liquid present in between the space of articulating ends of bones. These fluids are produced by the synovial membrane (synovium). Synovial fluid has lubricating function.
(b)
To describe: The characteristics of synovial fluid in gout.
Concept introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones (such as the shoulder). Joint diseases may be caused due to some injury, leading to strains and dislocations or age-related factors. These diseases are classified as non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Synovial fluid is a thick liquid present in between the space of articulating ends of bones. These fluids are produced by the synovial membrane (synovium). Synovial fluid has a lubricating function.
(c)
To describe: The characteristics of synovial fluid in septic arthritis.
Concept introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones (such as the shoulder). Joint diseases may be caused due to some injury leading to strains and dislocations or age-related factors. These diseases are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Synovial fluid is a thick liquid present in between the space of articulating ends of bones. These fluids are produced by the synovial membrane (synovium). Synovial fluid has a lubricating function.
(d)
To describe: The characteristics of synovial fluid in osteoarthritis.
Concept introduction: A joint is referred to as the meeting of two bones (such as the shoulder). Joint diseases may be caused due to some injury leading to strains and dislocations or age-related factors. These diseases are classified as the non-inflammatory joint disease and inflammatory joint disease. Synovial fluid is a thick liquid present in between the space of articulating ends of bones. These fluids are produced by the synovial membrane (synovium). Synovial fluid has a lubricating function.

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