Joints Flashcards
1
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Another word for joint
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Articulations
2
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Suture
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An immovable joint held together by fibrous connective tissue, as is found in the bones of the skull
3
Q
Symphysis
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a slightly immovable joint connected by fibrous cartilage
4
Q
Synovial Joint, or Diarthrosis
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a freely movable joint (like the knee cap)
5
Q
Tendons
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attach muscles to bones to produce movement at the joints
6
Q
Synovial Fluid
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The cavity of a diarthrotic joint contains this fluid, which cushions and lubricates the joint.
7
Q
Ligaments
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a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
8
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Bursa
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a small sac of synovial fluid that cushions the area around a joint
