Synovial Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are Synovial joints?
A
diarthrodial joints with ligaments connecting bone to bone and a joint to cavity
2
Q
What are the features of a synovial joint?
A
Synovial cavity
Articular/ joint capsule
Outer fibrous capsule
Inner synovial membrane + function
3
Q
Synovial cavity
A
synovial/joint/articular cavity
- cavity with synovial fluid to lubricate joints
4
Q
what does the articular/ joint capsule consist of?
A
Outer fibrous capsule
Inner synovial membrane
5
Q
Outer _______ capsule continuous w/ the _________ preventing ______ from being pulled __________
A
fibrous
periousteum
bones
apart
6
Q
Inner synovial membrane; secretes synovial fluid into the synovial cavity to
A
reduce friction
nourish/ remove wastes of chondrocytes
absorb shock
