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GCSE Physical Education · key term
A fluid that lubricates a synovial joint, reducing friction during movement.
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Paper 1
Revise: Synovial joint structureSynovial fluid occupies the joint cavity. It lubricates the joint, allowing the cartilage-covered surfaces to move smoothly with less friction. Think of lubrication as making surfaces slide more easily rather than scrape against each other.
Distinguish the synovial membrane, which produces synovial fluid, from the fluid itself, which lubricates the joint.
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