Szwajczak, E.; Kucaba-Piȩtal, A.; Telega, J. J. Liquid crystalline properties of synovial fluid. (English) Zbl 1015.76008 Eng. Trans. 49, No. 2-3, 315-358 (2001). Summary: We discuss the liquid crystalline concept of synovial fluid. This new concept was proposed by B. I. Kupchinov [Trenie i Iznos 10, 1013-1018 (1989)]. According to this concept, the crystalline structure of synovia ensures very low friction coefficient in human (and animal) joints. First, we discuss experimental data in favour of crystalline structure of synovia. Then a mathematical model of such a fluid, based on Eringen’s theory, has been advanced. MSC: 76A15 Liquid crystals 92C10 Biomechanics 82D30 Statistical mechanics of random media, disordered materials (including liquid crystals and spin glasses) Keywords:micropolar fluid model; animal joints; human joints; liquid crystalline concept; synovial fluid; low friction coefficient; Eringen’s theory PDFBibTeX XMLCite \textit{E. Szwajczak} et al., Eng. Trans. 49, No. 2--3, 315--358 (2001; Zbl 1015.76008)