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Synovial Fluid (Fluid Lubricating the Joints

11/3/2012

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Description
Synovial fluid is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints and having a yolk-like consistency.

Function
Reduction of friction - synovial fluid lubricates articulating joints.

Shock absorption - as a dilatant fluid, synovial fluid is characterized by the rare quality of becoming more viscous under applied pressure.

Nutrient and waste transportation - the fluid supplies oxygen and nutrients and removes carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the chondrocytes within the surrounding cartilage.

Colour
Colourless

Shape
Liquid

Location
Wherever there are moving joints.

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    This Document has been put together using information gathered from Wikipedias Patikulamanasikara page links found in the section “Objects of contemplation” or the website “The 32 Parts of the Body”.

    Photographs obtained from Google, Yahoo, or file images from research by myself & others in the past.

    As this is a work-in-progress information from different sources will be added as time allows, or becomes available, so please comment upon these posts.

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