Investigation of Joint Disease

Question 1

What is a synoviocyte and what are the 2 types?

Answer 1

Cells of the synovial membrane are of two types:

Type A are mainly phagocytic and pinocytic
Type B are chiefly synthesizers

‘Eat before you build’

Question 2

What does polyarthritis mean?

Answer 2

Arthritis in many different joints

pathological changes in the joints