Which of the following involves obtaining fluid from a joint in order to examine it to make a diagnosis?

A) arthroscopy
B) arthroclasia
C) arthrotomy
D) arthrocentesis


D) arthrocentesis
An arthrocentesis is withdrawing fluid from a joint. An arthroscopy is visually
examining the inside of a joint. Arthroclasia is surgically breaking a joint. An arthrotomy is an
incision into a joint.

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