Annals of clinical and laboratory science.
Publisher:
Institute for Clinical Science.
Frequency: Monthly, 1999-
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
Association of Clinical Scientists., Institute for Clinical Science (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Start Year:1973 -
Identifiers
| ISSN: | 0091-7370 (Print) 1550-8080 (Electronic) 0091-7370 (Linking) |
| NLM ID: | 0410247 |
| (DNLM): | A34785000(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 02864670 |
| Coden: | ACLSCP |
| Classification: | W1 AN57K |
Ultrastructure of the synovial membrane. The normal synovial membrane as seen by electron microscopy is bordered by one to three layers of lining cells that include some with phagocytic function, others rich in endoplasmic reticulum for protein synthesis and additional cells with mixed properties. Lining cells with prominent Golgi apparatus probably produce the synovial hyaluronic acid. The synovial matrix contains collagen and mucopolysaccharide. It offers little barrier to diffusion of most materials. Superficial capillaries and venules are fenestrated and presumably allow rapid exchange of fluid and electrolytes. Deeper venules ha...