AUBF-Lec-Synovial Fluid

Question 1

Synovial Fluid A.K.A

Answer 1

JOINT FLUID

Question 2

“Synovial”=Latin word for

Answer 2

egg

Question 3

Viscous fluid circulating in diarthroses (movable joints)

Answer 3

Synovial Fluid

Question 4

Synovial Fluid: Viscous fluid circulating in?

Answer 4

diarthroses (movable joints)

Question 5

Synovial Fluid: Viscosity is due to?

Answer 5

polymerization of hyaluronic acid produced by synoviocytes

Question 6

Functions of Synovial Fluid

Answer 6

1. Lubricate joints
2. Reduce friction between bones
3. Provides nutrients to the articular cartilage
4. Lessen shock of joint compression occurring during activities

Question 7

Method of collection for synovial fluid

Answer 7

Arthrocentesis

Question 8

*Normal synovial fluid does not _______ (_______ if clotted)

Answer 8

clot; joint disease

Question 9

Normal volume of synovial fluid

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<3.5 mL

Question 10

Volume of synovial fluid in cases of Inflammation

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> 25mL

Question 11

Distributed in 4 tubes:

Answer 11

1. Microbiology
2. Hematology
3. Chemistry and other tests

Question 12

Appearance: Colorless to Pale Yellow

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NORMAL

Question 13

Appearance: Deeper Yellow

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Inflammation

Question 14

Appearance: Greenish Tinge

Answer 14

Bacterial Infection

Question 15

Appearance: Red

Answer 15

Traumatic Tap; hemorrhagic arthritis

Question 16

Appearance: Turbid

Answer 16

WBCs, synovial cell debris or fibrin

Question 17

Appearance: Milky

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Presence of crystals

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Synovial Fluid Viscosity
Normal:

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able to form a string (4-6 cm long)

Question 19

Synovial Fluid Viscosity TEST:

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Ropes/Mucin Clot Test (Hyaluronate Polymerization Test)

Question 20

Reagent of Ropes/Mucin Clot Test (Hyaluronate Polymerization Test)

Answer 20

2-5% acetic acid

Question 21

Gradings: both 6th and 3rd ed

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Solid Clot Good Good
Soft Clot Fair Fair
Friable Clot Low Poor
No Clot Poor Very Poor