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Joint: A joint is an attachment between bones in the body which link the skeletal system. They are constructed to permit for different degrees and types

The synovium is a membrane that lines the inside of many joints. Inflammation of the synovium is known as synovitis. Symptoms may include swelling and pain.

To understand conditions and injuries of the knee, it is essential to look at the joint’s structure, meaning the anatomy of the knee and the function of the important structures such as the meniscus, the cruciate ligament, and the cartilage.

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There are three main different types of joint, Cartilaginous(partly movable), Fibrous(Immovable) and the Synovial (Moveable) joint.

Revision notes on joints - fibrous/cartilaginous/synovial

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