The articular capsule prevents wear and tear on the bones. The bones in a synovial joint are connected by ligaments, which: are a type of connective tissue and are tough, fibrous and slightly ...

Hinge joints are protected by cartilage and synovial fluid, a gel that assists with lubricating motion in the body. This type of joint is susceptible to issues like inflammatory forms of arthritis ...

Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, have ...

The human joints contain a fluid known as synovial fluid. The research team focused on the differences in the composition of metabolites—byproducts of chemical processes occurring within the ...

Cartilage is a soft, spongy connective tissue. The bones in a synovial joint are connected by ligaments. Ligaments are a type of connective tissue and are tough, fibrous and slightly elastic.