Synovial Fluid

What is the primary function of synovial fluid?

• A) To produce cartilage

• B) To provide nutrients to the joint

• C) To lubricate the joint

• D) To prevent bone growth

Synovial fluid is primarily produced by:

• A) Cartilage

• B) Synoviocytes

• C) Red blood cells

• D) Osteocytes

The process of collecting synovial fluid for analysis is called:

• A) Biopsy

• B) Arthrocentesis

• C) Endoscopy

• D) Sonography

Normal synovial fluid is typically:

• A) Colorless to pale yellow

• B) Red

• C) Green

• D) White

What is the viscosity of normal synovial fluid?

• A) Thick, like honey

• B) Thin, like water

• C) Able to form a string 4 to 6 cm long

• D) Gel-like

The mucin clot test is used to assess:

• A) White blood cell count

• B) Crystals in synovial fluid

• C) Viscosity of synovial fluid

• D) Bacterial infections

A cloudy appearance in synovial fluid usually indicates the presence of:

• A) Crystals

• B) Bacteria

• C) White blood cells

• D) Red blood cells

The normal leukocyte count in synovial fluid is typically:

• A) Less than 200 cells/L

• B) Greater than 500 cells/L

• C) 1000-5000 cells/L

• D) 10,000-50,000 cells/L

A high neutrophil percentage in synovial fluid suggests:

• A) Gout

• B) Rheumatoid arthritis

• C) Septic arthritis

• D) Osteoarthritis

What is the recommended anticoagulant for performing cell counts in synovial fluid?

• A) Heparin

• B) Sodium fluoride

• C) EDTA

• D) Sodium polyanethol sulfonate