synoviocyte

Examples of synoviocyte in the following topics:

• Synovial Membranes

  • The outer layer, or subintima, is a thicker and fibrous protecting the single cell initma layer which is composed of synoviocytes.
  • The intimal cells are termed synoviocytes and are of two types: fibroblastic (type B) and macrophagic (type A).
  • The type B synoviocytes manufacture a long-chain sugar polymer called hyaluronan, which makes the synovial fluid together with a molecule called lubricin, which lubricates the joint surfaces.
  • The type A synoviocytes are responsible for the removal of undesirable substances from the synovial fluid.

• Structure of Synovial Joints

  • The intimal cells are termed synoviocytes and can be either fibroblastic (type B synoviocytes) and macrophagic (type A synoviocytes).
  • The type B synoviocytes manufacture a long-chain sugar polymer called hyaluronan, which combines with a molecule called lubricin to give the synovial fluid a stringy, egg-white consistency.