Tissues of the MSK System 3 Flashcards
Synovium, Bursae and Fascia
synovium
synovial tissue lies in the inner aspect of synovial joints and bursal sacs
fxns of synovial tissue
produce lubricating fluids
remove foreign debris (phagocytize)
synovium is…
highly vascularized and highly innervated
how does synovial fluid respond to trauma or inflammation
edema
pain
purpose of bursae
decrease friction
where are bursae located
in places where there is need for movement
but danger or friction against structures
olecranon bursa
b/w olecranon process and skin overlying the elbow
subacromial bursa
b/w acromioclavicular arch and rotator cuff tendons
what does fascia connect
everything to everything else in the body
what is fascia composed of
CT ranging from loose to dense
relatively non-elastic
3 kinds of fascia
superficial
deep
subserous
where is superficial fascia
under the skin
what does superficial fascia contain
fat
blood vessels
nerves
superficial fascia is
loose and very thin
where is deep fascia
underneath the superficial fascia
envelops head, trunk and limbs