| Synovial fluid | |
|---|---|
 A typical joint | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | synovia |
| MeSH | D013582 |
| TA98 | A03.0.00.031 |
| TA2 | 1535 |
| FMA | 12277 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Synovial fluid, also called synovia,[help 1] is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency,[1] the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.[2] Synovial fluid is a small component of the transcellular fluid component of extracellular fluid.
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