Joint Vocab Flashcards
1
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Articular Cartilage
A
Smooth white tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints.
2
Q
Articulation
A
Any type of joint
3
Q
Brusa (bursae)
A
Sac of fluid near a Joint; promotes smooth sliding of one tissue against another.
4
Q
Liament
A
Fibrous, connective band binding bones to other bones; supports strenghthens and stabilizes the joint
5
Q
Meniscus
A
Crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure, which helps provide cushion for a joint (such as a knee)
6
Q
Suture Joint
A
Immovable joint, such as between the bones of skull
7
Q
Synoival membrane
A
Tissue lining the synovial cavity
8
Q
tendon
A
fibrous, connective tissue binding muscles to bones
