joints

Question 1

what is the purpose of the joint

Answer 1

where 2 bones meet to make Skeleton flexible

Question 2

what are the types of joints and define them and give an example

Answer 2

fibrous- immovable eg skull
cartilaginous- slightly moveable eg pelvis
synovial- freely moveable eg phalanges

Question 3

What are the synovial joint types

Answer 3

ball and socket
hinge
pivot
gliding
saddle
condolyoid

Question 4

What is the condolyoid joint and give an eg

Answer 4

when concave to convex surface contact eg wrist

Question 5

the elbow is an example of what joint

Answer 5

Hinge

Question 6

what kind of movements can gliding joints do

Answer 6

side to Side
back and fourth motion

Question 7

What is the job of synovial fluid and where can it be found

Answer 7

helps lubricate joint and is found in synovial membrane

Question 8

list 2 differences between the outer and inner layer

Answer 8

outer has dense connective tissue and inner had loose connective tissue
outer is attached to the periosteum and inner isn’t

Question 9

What does the synovial fluid contain in order to get rid of waste

Answer 9

phagocytes

Question 10

what is the bursa

Answer 10

small sac of synovial fluid which prevents friction

Question 11

What is the articular disc

Answer 11

divides synovial cavity into 2 and is made of fibrocartilage