synovial joints Flashcards
what are examples of hinge joints?
elbow, knee, ankle
what are examples of ball and socket joints?
shoulder, hip
what are examples of condyloid joints?
wrist
what are examples of pivot joints?
atlas, axis, radioulnar
what are examples of gliding joints?
vertebrae
define: synovial joint
a freely moving joint
what are the 8 common features of a synovial joint?
- parts of fat
- meniscus
- synovial fluid
- joint capsule
- synovial membrane
- articular cartelage
- ligament
- bursa
whats the role of: bursa
(common features of synovial joints)
sacs of synovial fluid which prevents friction
whats the role of: parts of fat
(common features of synovial joints)
to absorb shock
whats the role of: meniscus
(common features of synovial joints)
wedge of fibrocartilage that helps bones fit together
whats the role of: synovial fluid
(common features of synovial joints)
prevents friction
whats the role of: joint capsule
(common features of synovial joints)
strengthens joint
whats the role of: synovial membrane
(common features of synovial joints)
produces synovial fluid and lines the joint capsule
whats the role of: articular cartilage
(common features of synovial joints)
absorbs shock
whats the role of: ligament
(common features of synovial joints)
connects bone to bone