Why is synovial fluid viscous?
Hyaluronic acid, synthesized by synovial lining cells (type B), is secreted into the synovial fluid, making the fluid viscous. Synovia means “like egg white,” which describes the normal viscosity of synovial fluid.
Hyaluronic acid, synthesized by synovial lining cells (type B), is secreted into the synovial fluid, making the fluid viscous. Synovia means “like egg white,” which describes the normal viscosity of synovial fluid.