Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Ligament
A
Control and restrict movement of joint
joins bone to bone
Strong and flexible
2
Q
Tendon
A
Joints muscle to bone
3
Q
Cartilage
A
absorbs synovial fluid
Shock absorber
Protects bone
4
Q
Synovial fluid
A
Act as lubricant
5
Q
Synovial membrane
A
Secretes synovial fluid
6
Q
Antagonistic
A
Muslces can only pull not push so 2 muscles are needed to move a bone to and fro
7
Q
Extensor
A
Contracts to cause extension
8
Q
Flexor
A
Muslce contracts to reverse movement
9
Q
Synovial joint
A
bones that move in the joint
10
Q
Synovial fluid
A
Acts as lubricant
