Synovium Structure and Function Quiz

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Soft tissue lining the spaces of diarthrodial joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae (correct)
The cellular content of the synovial membrane
The alterations in inflammatory arthritis
The underlying tissue of the synovial membrane

Nerve and vascular supply
Altered structure in inflammatory arthritis
Continuous surface layer of cells (intima) and the underlying tissue (subintima) (correct)
Cellular content and vascular supply

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The term 'synovium' refers to the thin membrane that lines the inner surface of the joint capsule, surrounding the joint cavity.
The synovium consists of two layers: the intima, which is in contact with the synovial fluid, and the subtima, which is composed of loose connective tissue.
The normal synovium maintains a delicate balance of mechanisms within the joint, including the production and absorption of synovial fluid, and the regulation of the joints' immune response.
It is important to understand the normal structure and function of the synovium before appreciating the changes that occur in the synovial membrane in response to disease or injury.
The paper describes the normal synovium as a specialized tissue that is essential for maintaining joint health and function.