12. Joints

Question 1

What is the function of ligaments?

Answer 1

To connect bone to bone

Question 2

What prevents friction at sites in the body
where ligaments, muscles, tendons or bones might rub together.

Answer 2

Bursa

Question 3

What is A?

Answer 3

Articular cartilage

Question 4

What increases stability of joint and reducing wear and tear on joint
surfaces.

Answer 4

Meniscus

Question 5

What is the function of articular cartilage?

Answer 5

to absorb shock and prevent friction between bones

Question 6

What is the function of meniscus?

Answer 6

To increase stability of joint and reducing wear and tear on joint
surfaces.

Question 7

What is the function of pads of fat

Answer 7

To provide cushioning between the
fibrous capsule and a bone or muscle.

Question 8

What is B?

Answer 8

Joint capsule

Question 9

What provides cushioning between the
fibrous capsule and a bone or muscle.

Answer 9

Pad of fat

Question 10

What reduces friction between articular cartilage

Answer 10

synovial fluid

Question 11

What is X?

Answer 11

Bursa

Question 12

What is C?

Answer 12

Ligament

Question 13

What is W?

Answer 13

Meniscus

Question 14

What connects bone to bone?

Answer 14

Ligaments

Question 15

What is the function of synovial fluid?

Answer 15

to reduce friction between articular cartilage

Question 16

What is the function of bursa?

Answer 16

To prevent friction at sites in the body
where ligaments, muscles, tendons or bones might rub together.