Synovial Joints Flashcards
What type of joint is characterized by a fluid-filled cavity?
Synovial joint
True or False: Synovial joints are immovable.
False
Fill in the blank: Synovial joints allow for _____ movement.
free
What is the primary function of synovial fluid?
To lubricate the joint and reduce friction
List one type of synovial joint.
Hinge joint, ball-and-socket joint, pivot joint, saddle joint or condyloid joint
What structure surrounds and encloses a synovial joint?
Joint capsule
True or False: All synovial joints are the same in structure.
False
What are the two main types of cartilage found in synovial joints?
Hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of synovial joint? A) Hinge B) Ball-and-socket C) Fibrous D) Pivot
C) Fibrous
What is the role of ligaments in synovial joints?
To connect bones and provide stability
True or False: Synovial joints can be classified as either simple or compound.
True
Fill in the blank: The ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered with _____ cartilage.
articular
Short Answer: Name a common condition that affects synovial joints.
Arthritis
What is a bursa in relation to synovial joints?
A small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between moving parts
Multiple Choice: Which joint allows for the greatest range of motion? A) Hinge B) Ball-and-socket C) Pivot D) Saddle
B) Ball-and-socket
True or False: Synovial joints are found only in the limbs.
False
What is the significance of the synovial membrane?
It lines the joint capsule and produces synovial fluid
Fill in the blank: Synovial joints are classified based on the _____ of movement they allow.
type
Short Answer: What is the medical term for inflammation of a synovial joint?
Synovitis
True or False: Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the human body.
True
What is the role of tendons in synovial joints?
To attach muscles to bones
Multiple Choice: Which of the following joints is an example of a hinge joint? A) Elbow B) Shoulder C) Wrist D) Neck
A) Elbow
What type of movement does a pivot joint allow?
Rotational movement
Fill in the blank: The _____ joint allows for opposition and reposition of the thumb.
saddle
Short Answer: Name a synovial joint found in the knee.
Tibiofemoral joint
True or False: Synovial joints are less flexible than fibrous joints.
False
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates synovial joints from other types of joints?
Presence of a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid
