Definitions of Parts of a Synovial Joint Flashcards
1
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Bursae
A
A sac filled with liquid, floating inside the joint, to reduce between tendon and bone.
2
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Tendons
A
Very strong, non-elastic cords that join muscle to bone.
3
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Joint Capsule
A
Tissue that stops synovial fluid from escaping and encloses, supports, and holds the body together.
4
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Synovial Membrane
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The lining inside the joint capsule that secretes (releases) synovial fluid.
5
Q
Ligaments
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Bands of elastic fibre that attach bone to bone, keeping the joints stable by restricting movement.
6
Q
Synovial Fluid
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A clear and slippery liquid that lubricates the joint and stops the bones rubbing together.
7
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Cartilage
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A tough but flexible tissue that acts as a buffer between the bones, preventing bones rubbing together and causing friction.
