Components of synovial joints Flashcards
1
Q
Which component connects bone to bone and helps stabilize joints during movement?
A
ligament
2
Q
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in a joint?
A
reducing friction
3
Q
Which tissue connects muscle to bone and enables movement?
A
tendon
4
Q
What would happen if a tendon is completely detached from a bone?
A
no movement possible
5
Q
Which joint component prevents excessive rotational movement in a knee joint?
A
ligament (think ACL)
6
Q
What long-term condition can result from continuous bone friction during movement?
A
arthritis
7
Q
How do tendons function during muscle movement?
A
transfer muscle contraction to bone
8
Q
What describes the texture of articular cartilage?
A
soft and spongy
9
Q
In an antagonistic muscle pair, what happens when the triceps contract?
A
biceps relax
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