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Medicine

Joint Function

Quick fact

The human body has over 360 joints; synovial joints (like the knee) contain a special fluid that reduces friction to less than that of ice on ice.

Why this is interesting

Your knees, elbows, and shoulders can bend thousands of times a day without grinding to a halt—how do they stay so smooth and stable under pressure?