structure of a synovial joint

Question 1

synovial joint

Answer 1

• joints commonly found at limbs

* movement takes place

Question 2

synovial membrane

Answer 2

•makes synovial fluid

Question 3

joint capsule

Answer 3

• tough tissue

* surrounds synovial joints

Question 4

synovial fluid

Answer 4

• produced by synovial membrane

* lubricates joint

Question 5

bursae

Answer 5

• fluid filled bag

* helps reduce friction at a joint

Question 6

cartilage

Answer 6

• covers the end of bones
• shock absorber
• stop bones rubbing

Question 7

ligaments

Answer 7

• attaches bone to bone

* stop dislocations