Synovial Structures

Question 1

Synovial structures produce…

Answer 1

synovial fluid

Question 2

Synovial fluid functions:

Answer 2

-acts as a lubricant
-reduces friction
-reduce concussion (in some cases)

Question 3

Types of synovial structures:

Answer 3

-tendon sheath
-bursae
-joints

Question 4

Tendon sheath

Answer 4

a synovial structure that surrounds a tendon (like a sleeve) that has a synovial membrane that produces synovial fluid for lubrication

Question 5

Do all tendons have a tendon sheath?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

What is the tendon sheath anchored to?

Answer 6

it is anchored in place to the bone

Question 7

In regards to the tendon sheath, why is exercise important during tendon injury healing?

Answer 7

to prevent the tendon from getting stuck/attached to the tendon sheath (wouldn’t be able to slide anymore)

Question 8

Synovitis

Answer 8

inflammation of a synovial structure

Question 9

Tenosynovitis

Answer 9

inflammation of a tendon sheath (produces extra synovial fluid)

Question 10

Bursae

Answer 10

sac-like structures that contain a synovial membrane and synovial fluid
-often located between two structures

Question 11

Navicular bursa

Answer 11

between navicular bone and deep digital flexor tendon

Question 12

Bursitis

Answer 12

inflammation of the bursa

Question 13

Examples of bursitis:

Answer 13

-capped hock
-capped elbow (shoe boil)

Question 14

Joints:

Answer 14

-shoulder joint
-elbow joint
-knee joint
-fetlock joint
-pastern joint
-coffin joint
-hip joint
-stifle joint
-hock joint