Rheumatoid arthritis is another form of arthritis. The body’s own immune system attacks a joint’s synovial membrane, which secretes fluid and lines the joint. The synovium becomes inflamed, produces excess fluid, and the cartilage becomes rough and pitted.
Review Date:5/3/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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