Synovial joints Flashcards
1
Q
ball and socket joint
A
Hip/Shoulder
Rotation/ Adduction/ Abduction
2
Q
Hinge joint
A
Elbow and knee
Flexion and extension
3
Q
Synovial joint
A
Area where 2 or more articualting bones meet
Freely moeveable joint and most common
4
Q
Bursae
A
Sac of synovial fluid
5
Q
Tendons
A
Strong cords join muscle to bone
6
Q
Cartilage
A
Tough flexible tissue acts a buffer between bones and prevents friction
7
Q
Synovial fluid
A
clear slippery liquid thta lucbricates the joint and stops it rubbing together
8
Q
Ligaments
A
Bands of elastic fibres join bone to bone and restrict movement
9
Q
Synovial membrane
A
Lining inside the joint capsule that secretes synovial fluid
10
Q
Jojnt capsule
A
Tissue that stops the synovial fluid from escaping and holds the joint together
