A 34-year-old female was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Physical examination revealed that inflammation started in the:
A) synovial membrane.
B) articular cartilage.
C) subchondral bone.
D) surrounding ligaments.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the synovial membranes of joints, leading to joint destruction and deformity. Inflammation in the synovial membrane causes the release of enzymes that degrade cartilage and bone, leading to erosion and deformity of the joint. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

A 34-Year-Old Female Was Recently Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis