Synovial fluid is made by the synovial membrane. In synovial joints, the ends of the bones are covered with cartilage (called articular cartilage) which cushions the joint and prevents friction ...

Synovial fluid is made by the synovial membrane. In synovial joints, the ends of the bones are covered with cartilage (called articular cartilage) which cushions the joint and prevents friction ...

Jumping may protect astronauts’ knee cartilage from microgravity damage. Studies on mice show it increases bone density.

A doctor has warned that you may need to visit your GP if you experience cracking of your knuckles or joints. Dr Neena ...

Without the meniscus, however, the articular cartilage, a smooth tissue that covers the ends of bones, degrades. This eventually results in osteoarthritis, the permanent deformation of the knee joint.

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When bones come together to form joints, the ends are covered with a Teflon-like covering called articular cartilage. Over time this covering may gradually wear down, and if the joint is injured ...