Synovial Joints

Question 1

What is the role of synovial fluid?

Answer 1

To lubricate the joint
Reduce friction and wear and tear

Question 2

What is a synovial joint?

Answer 2

A synovial joint is a type of joint that allows for free movement between the bones it connects.

Question 3

What is the function of cartilage?

Answer 3

Surrounds joints
Reducse friction and acts as shock absorber

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The fluid that lubricates synovial joints is called __________.

Answer 4

synovial fluid

Question 5

Name the 2 different types of synovial joint

Answer 5

Ball and socket
Hinge

Question 6

Name one function of synovial fluid.

Answer 6

To reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints.

Question 7

what is the function of the synovial membrane

Answer 7

makes and releases synovial fluid to lubricate the joint

Question 8

what is the role of the bursae

Answer 8

acts as a cushion between muscles ligaments and bones to glide and pass one another without friction

Question 9

Name the 5 synovial joints you have looked at

Answer 9

knee, elbow, ankle, hip, shoulder

Question 10

what is the function of a ligament

Answer 10

connects bone to bone

Question 11

what do tendons do

Answer 11

connects muscles to bone

Question 12

What is the function of the joint capsule?

Answer 12

Stabilises the joint

Question 14

What type of movements can a hinge joint do

Answer 14

Flexion
Extension
Plantar flexion
Dorsiflexion

Question 15

What type of movements can be made at a ball and socket joint

Answer 15

Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, rotation, circumduction,

Question 16

Name the joints that are Hinge joints

Answer 16

Elbow, knee, ankle

Question 17

Name the joints that are Ball and socket joints

Answer 17

Hip
Shoulder

Question 18

Define Flexion

Answer 18

Movement where angle between bones decreases

Question 19

Define extension

Answer 19

Movement where angle between bones increases

Question 20

Define abduction

Answer 20

Movement away from central line of the body

Question 21

Define adduction

Answer 21

Movement towards central line of the body

Question 22

Define rotation

Answer 22

movement around an axis

Question 23

Define circumduction

Answer 23

360 degree circular motion around a joint

Question 24

Define plantar flexion

Answer 24

movement of ankle where toes pointed towards the ground

Question 25

Define dorsiflexion

Answer 25

movement of ankle where toes are pulled up towards the knee