structure synovial joints Flashcards
Articular Cartilage:
Covers the ends of bones in the joint, reducing friction and acting as a cushion during movement.
Synovial Membrane:
Lines the joint capsule and produces synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint.
Synovial Fluid:
A viscous liquid that reduces friction between the articular cartilages and nourishes the joint.
Joint Capsule:
A fibrous sac that encloses the joint cavity, providing stability and maintaining joint integrity.
Ligaments:
Strong bands of tissue that connect bones to each other, stabilizing the joint and preventing excessive movement.
Tendons:
Connect muscles to bones, facilitating movement by transmitting the force generated by muscles.
Bursae:
Small, fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between moving parts, such as between a bone and a tendon.
all of them
Articular Cartilage
Synovial Membrane
Synovial Fluid
Joint Capsule
Ligaments
Tendons
Bursae