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LIQUIDE SYNOVIAL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

A clear viscid lubricating fluid secreted by membranes in joint cavities, sheaths of tendons, and bursae.

CONT

The principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Anatomie animale
DEF

Liquide d'aspect filant qui est sécrété par les synoviales et qui lubrifie les articulations mobiles.

Spanish

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