Synovial joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 types of synovial joints?
A
- plane/gliding
- saddle
- hinge
- pivot
- ball-and-socket
- ellipsoid
2
Q
What is the role of the tendons?
A
fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone
3
Q
What is the role of the cartilage?
A
flexible connective tissue that keeps joint motion fluid by coating the surfaces of the bones in our joints and by cushioning bones against impact
4
Q
What is the role of synovial fluid?
A
a thick liquid between your joints, the fluid cushions the ends of the bones and reduces friction when you move
5
Q
What is the role of the ligaments?
A
joins bone to bone, very strong and flexible
6
Q
What is the role of synovial membrane?
A
a layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths and bursae
The synovial membrane makes and releases synovial fluid
