Which of the following statements are true of normal synovial fluid?
1)It acts as a lubricant to minimize the friction between bones during movement or weight bearing.
2)It provides the sole nutrition for cartilage.
3)It is a dialysate of plasma mixed with hyaluronic acid.
4)It contains fibrinogen, and spontaneous clotting can occur.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Synovial fluid fills the joint cavity and acts as a lubricant to minimize the friction between bones during movement or weight bearing.The fluid also provides the sole nutrition for cartilage.Synovial fluid is a dialysate of plasma mixed with hyaluronic acid.Fibrinogen is not present in normal synovial fluid, therefore it does not coagulate.Due to inflammatory synovitis, the passage of high-molecular-weight proteins into the fluid are permitted, allowing fibrinogen to be present and spontaneous clotting to occur.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Normal Synovial