What Is a Synovial

Synovial joints, such as the hip and knee, have a sheath of tissue known as a joint capsule that contains a synovium. This membrane produces a special fluid to lubricate the joint and prevent wear on cartilage while the joint is in motion.

What does a synovial do?

Synovial joints, such as the hip and knee, have a sheath of tissue known as a joint capsule that contains a synovium. This membrane produces a special fluid to lubricate the joint and prevent wear on cartilage while the joint is in motion.

What is an example of a synovial?

Synovial joints vary in structure—for example, the shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint and the knee is a hinge joint—but they all have the following in common: Synovial joints allow for movement. … A healthy knee joint has up to 4 mL (less than a teaspoon) of synovial fluid.