Although it hadn't been well studied in association with OA, the disease "affects the entire joint, with various manifestations such as synovial hypertrophy, joint effusion, osteophytes, erosions ...

All three joints are synovial joints, meaning that they are lubricated with synovial fluid to allow smooth movement. ... Elbow Tendons. Tendons are bands of tissue that connect muscle to bones.

A lot of joint cracking is due to movement of the gas bubbles in the joint fluid called the Synovial Fluid. A lot of bubbles ...

Intra-articular synovial chondromatosis is typically monoarticular and primarily affects large joints. Extra-articular tenosynovial chondromatosis is more common in the flexor tendons of the fingers.

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...