1. Take a look at the diagram. Can you label these 4 parts of the joint?

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1. Articular cartilage.

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2. - Articular capsule. 3. - Synovial membrane.

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4. - Synovial fluid.

A) What is arthritis? Is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body featuring inflammation and is frequently accompanied by joint pain.

B) What are some of the major types of arthritis and their characteristics? The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself.

Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. C) What types of treatment are available for arthritis patients? Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include physical therapy, lifestyle changes (including exercise and weight control), orthopedic bracing, medications and dietary supplements. Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) may be required in eroding forms of arthritis.

Arthritis is a general term that refers to over a hundred

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different types of joint inflammation. This joint inflammation arthritis are swelling of the joint that is warm to the touch, pain, tenderness, stiffness, redness and loss of function. Arthritis is not always limited to the joints of the body and can affect soft tissues and internal organs. In the joint, inflammation causes damage to the cartilage and

causes so that your pain will able to answer the typical signs of your partner swelling, partner andbe stiffness. The follow up questions.

synovial lining. When cartilage is warm down, the bones may rub together. Damage to the synovial lining cause synovial fluid to leak and produce fluid in the joint lining. This adds to the swelling. If the joint lining continues to grow, it can permanently damage the bone. All of this causes pain, swelling and distress for the patient. The tree most common types of arthritis are: Osteoarthritis. This is the most prevalent. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage covering the bone slowly wears away with age and the bones rub together. Rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis the bodys immune system begins to attack the joints of the body causing the joint lining to swell. Gout. Gout is a condition where the body cannot effectively

like needles, causing swelling and severe pain.

A) What type of disease is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammatory disease.

B) What are? Some common signs of arthritis are swelling of the joint that is warm to the touch, pain, tenderness, stiffness, redness and loss of function.

C) What causes the swelling in arthritis? Damage to the synovial lining cause synovial fluid to leak and produce fluid in the joint lining. It causes swelling.

D) What are the three most common types of arthritis? The three most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout.

E) What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? In osteoarthritis, the cartilage covering the bone slowly wears away with age. In rheumatoid arthritis the bodys immune system begins to attack the joints of the body.

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Arthritis is caused by inflammation inside the joints of the body. There are many types of arthritis and in general the causes are still unknown. However, there are some risk factors for arthritis including age, gender, lifestyle factors, and being overweight. With age, the cartilage in the joints wears down causing the most common type of arthritis, arthritis. Arthritis also occurs more often in women than men. Work conditions that involve heavy lifting and being overweight can cause heavy stress on the joints of the body. Some common symptoms of arthritis are redness, joint pain, swelling, warmth around the joint, and stiffness. To diagnose arthritis a variety of blood tests and x-rays may be necessary. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and treatment may vary depending on the type of arthritis. Treatment for arthritis generally involves pain management, exercise and relaxation. The goals of arthritis treatment are to avoid pain and further destruction of the joint. One way is to avoid activities that cause pain. When the joint becomes painful, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication should be taken to relieve the pain and swelling. A physical therapist can advise exercise routines that help maintain joint mobility. Lastly, the patient should use braces, splints and supporters to help support the joints especially during strenuous activities.

A) What are some risk factors for developing arthritis? Some risk factors for arthritis are age, gender, lifestyle factors, and being overweight.

B) What are the symptoms of arthritis? The symptoms of arthritis are redness, joint pain, swelling, warmth around the joint, and stiffness.

C) How is arthritis diagnosed? Blood test and x-rays of the affected joints often are performed to make the diagnosis. D) What are the goals of treatment with arthritis? The goals of arthritis treatment are to avoid pain and further destruction of the joint.

E) What are some ways patients can help manage their condition? Patients can help manage their condition doing exercise routines. Also, the patient should use braces, splints and supporters to help support the joints especially during strenuous activities.