_____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.
A) Abdominocentesis
B) Amniocentesis
C) Arthrocentesis
D) Arthroscopy

Question

_____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.​
A) ​Abdominocentesis
B) ​Amniocentesis
C) ​Arthrocentesis
D) ​Arthroscopy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Arthrocentesis is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid. Option A is incorrect because abdominocentesis refers to the surgical puncture of the abdomen for removal of fluid. Option B is incorrect because amniocentesis involves the removal of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac surrounding the developing fetus. Option D is incorrect because arthroscopy involves the use of a small camera inserted through a small incision to visualize and sometimes treat joint problems.

_____ Is a Surgical Puncture of the Joint Space to Remove