Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Development of the Limb Synovial Joints01:07

Development of the Limb Synovial Joints

Joints form during embryonic development in conjunction with the formation and growth of the associated bones. The embryonic tissue that gives rise to all bones, cartilage, and connective tissues of the body is called mesenchyme.
The mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into chondrocytes that form the hyaline cartilage, and later the cartilaginous model of the bone. This model further transforms into a bone. This process is known as endochondral ossification.
During development, the limbs...
Structural Joints: Synovial Joints01:16

Structural Joints: Synovial Joints

Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body. A key structural characteristic for a synovial joint is the presence of a joint cavity. This fluid-filled space is where the articulating surfaces of the bones contact each other. Also, unlike fibrous or cartilaginous joints, the articulating bone surfaces at a synovial joint are not directly connected to each other with fibrous connective tissue or cartilage. This gives the bones of a synovial joint the ability to move smoothly...
Ankle Joint01:10

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...
Knee Joint01:23

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris group...
Glycosaminoglycans01:23

Glycosaminoglycans

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), also known as mucopolysaccharides, are long and linear polymers comprising of specific repeating disaccharides - the amino sugar that can be N-acetylglucosamine or N-acetylgalactosamine, and a uronic acid that is usually glucuronic acid or iduronic acid.
GAGS are found in the extracellular matrix of vertebrates, invertebrates, and bacteria. Due to their polar nature they attract water, and serve as excellent lubricants or shock absorbers in an animal body.
Hyaluronic...
Functional Classification of Joints01:09

Functional Classification of Joints

Functional Classification of Joints
The functional classification of joints is determined by the amount of mobility between the adjacent bones. Joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or immobile joint, an amphiarthrosis or slightly moveable joint, or as a diarthrosis, a freely moveable joint. Fibrous and cartilaginous joints can be functionally classified as either synarthroses  or amphiarthroses, whereas all synovial joints are classified as diarthroses.
Synarthrosis
An immobile...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Salmon calcitonin nasal spray in the prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.

British journal of rheumatology·1997
Same author

Molecular analysis of the HLA-D region and the T-cell antigen receptor beta-chain genes in monozygotic twins discordant for rheumatoid arthritis.

Transplantation proceedings·1989
Same author

Gold induced thrombocytopenia: 12 cases and a review of the literature.

Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism·1987
Same author

The history of gold therapy in rheumatoid disease.

Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism·1985
Same author

Controlled, double-blind, randomized trial of amitriptyline in relieving articular pain and tenderness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Current medical research and opinion·1985
Same author

Problems of antiarthritic therapy in the elderly.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·1984

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Synovial Fluid Analysis to Identify Osteoarthritis
07:51

Synovial Fluid Analysis to Identify Osteoarthritis

Published on: October 20, 2022

Synovianalysis.

Y Kassam, F A Bianchi

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |May 15, 2010
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Synovianalysis, the examination of joint fluid, aids in diagnosing joint diseases. Proper sample collection and understanding test results are crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026

    Synovial Fluid Analysis to Identify Osteoarthritis
    07:51

    Synovial Fluid Analysis to Identify Osteoarthritis

    Published on: October 20, 2022

    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Orthopedics
    • Clinical Pathology

    Background:

    • Synovial fluid analysis is a key diagnostic tool for various joint conditions.
    • Understanding the procedures and interpretation of results is essential for clinicians.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the proper methods for collecting and handling synovial fluid samples.
    • To detail the indications and contraindications for performing synovianalysis.
    • To explain the diagnostic information obtainable from different synovial fluid tests.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established protocols for synovial fluid aspiration and sample preparation.
    • Discussion of clinical scenarios warranting synovianalysis.
    • Overview of laboratory tests performed on synovial fluid, including cell counts, crystal analysis, and biochemical assays.

    Main Results:

    • Proper sample collection ensures the integrity of the fluid for accurate testing.
    • Synovianalysis can differentiate between various types of arthritis, infections, and crystal deposition diseases.
    • Specific test results correlate with distinct pathological processes in the joint.

    Conclusions:

    • Synovianalysis is an indispensable procedure in the etiological diagnosis of joint diseases.
    • Adherence to proper collection techniques and understanding test interpretations maximizes diagnostic yield.
    • This comprehensive approach facilitates targeted patient management and improves joint health outcomes.