Synovial joint
A synovial joint is where two bones meet in a body, with a freely movable joint. Your pet’s body has lots of synovial joints – common ones include the hip joint, knee joint, and elbow joint.
A synovial joint is made up of several bits, including the bones that are meeting, and outer joint capsule. Inside the joint capsule is synovial fluid that lubricates the ends of both bones, allowing them to move smoothly together.
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Dr Jnanee Krishnasamy
Dr Jnanee is a small animal veterinarian. She was born in sunny Singapore and spent her formative years there, before studying veterinary medicine at Massey University. Since graduating from vet school, Dr Jnanee has worked in a variety of settings that include private practice, shelter medicine, and veterinary telemedicine. Due to her varied experiences, she is well-informed on many aspects of the veterinary industry!
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