The branch of anatomy and medicine that studies joints, their structure, function, and diseases.
From Greek 'arthro-' meaning joint and '-logy' meaning study of, forming the scientific discipline devoted to understanding joints.
Arthrology is experiencing a renaissance with new discoveries about joint health—researchers now understand that joint surfaces are far more complex than simple friction, involving intricate fluid dynamics and biological signaling.
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