Structure Of Synovial Joint

Question 1

1. Articular capsule- two layers of connective tissue creating a joint cavity:

a) synovial membrane-inner layer
b) fibrous capsule- outer layer

2. articular (hyaline cartilage) cartilage- covers surfaces of articulating bones.
3. Joint cavity- contains synovial fluid
4. Reinforcing ligaments

5.Periosteum

6. Articular disc- not found in all synovial joints; when present, composed of fibrocartilage pads

Question 2

Synovial joints

Answer 2

a. Bones separated by a joint cavity
b. all are freely movable (diarthrosis)
c. Most joints in the body are synovial joints