Structure Of Synovial Joints

Question 1

• is composed of an inner synovial membrane and an outer fibrous membrane.

Answer 1

Joint Capsule

Question 2

• serves chiefly to lubricate the contact surfaces of synovial joints.

Answer 2

Synovial Fluid

Question 3

• It covers the articular surfaces of bones where its deepest part maybe calcified.

Answer 3

Articular Cartilage

Question 4

• also known as disc is a complete or partial fibrocartilaginous plate that divides a joint cavity into 2 parts.

Answer 4

Meniscus

Question 5

• a band or a cord of nearly pure collagenous tissue that unites two or more bones.

Answer 5

Ligament