Structure and Function of synovial joints

Question 1

What is a synovial joint?

Answer 1

A freely movable joint

Question 2

Name all 7 characteristics of a synovial joint

Answer 2

Cartilage, Synovial Membrane, Bursae, Ligament, Joint, Capsule, Synovial Fluid, Tendon

Question 3

What does cartilage do in a synovial joint?

Answer 3

Prevents friction between bones and covers the end of a bone

Question 4

What does a synovial membrane do in a synovial joint?

Answer 4

Produces synovial fluid and is on the inside of a joint capsule

Question 5

What does the bursae do in a synovial joint?

Answer 5

Helps reduce friction between muscles and bones. A sack filled with synovial fluid

Question 6

What does the ligaments do in a synovial joint?

Answer 6

Connects bone to bone

Question 7

What does the joint capsule do in a synovial joint?

Answer 7

Holds joint together and protects them and covers the bone

Question 8

What does the synovial fluid do in a synovial joint?

Answer 8

Lubricates the joint allowing smooth movements

Question 9

What does the tendon do in a synovial joint?

Answer 9

Joins muscle to bone

Question 10

Define a joint?

Answer 10

A place where two or more bones meet