Synovial Fluid

a viscous fluid in the cavities of the movable joints

specialized cells found in the synovial membrane

functions of the synovial fluid

formed as an ultrafiltrate of plasma across the synovial membrance

when plasma is filtrated to form synovial fluid, what part of the plasma is filtered?

they secrete a mucopolysaccharide containing hyaluronic acid and a small amount of protein into the fluid

amount of protein secreted by synoviocytes

term used to define damage to the articular membranes produces pain and stiffness in the joints