Synovial Joint EXAM

Question 1

What cartilage is found within synovial joint

Answer 1

Hyaline/ Articular cartilage

Question 2

What are the two layers of hyaline cartilage separated by?

Answer 2

synovial fluid

Question 3

What is synovial fluid composed of?

Answer 3

Hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans

Question 4

Where is synovial fluid derived from?

Answer 4

filtration from blood flowing through the capillaries in the synovial membrane.
Hyaluronic acid secreted by cells in the synovial membrane

Question 5

What is the joint cavity

Answer 5

Space that contains small amount of synovial fluid

Question 6

What is the capsule?

Answer 6

two layers. external fibrous layer and inner synovial membran

Question 7

location of fibrous layer and type of tissue

Answer 7

dense irregular connective tissue continuous with periostea of the bones

Question 8

function of fibrous layer

Answer 8

strengthens the join so the bones are not pulled apart

Question 9

location of synovial membrane and type of tissue

Answer 9

covers all internal joint surfaces that are not just hyaline cartilage and loose connective tissue

Question 10

function of synovial membrane

Answer 10

makes fluid

Question 11

What are synovial joints reinforced by

Answer 11

ligaments