Can you label a synovial joint?
Have a go at naming each part of this synovial joint. Hover your cursor or click on the letters to find out what each part of the joint is.
Then have a go at answering the questions about synovial joints below.
articulating
cartilage
muscle
bursa
joint capsule
synovial fluid
tendon
bone
synovial membrane
ligament
Try these questions about synovial joints.
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- A synovial joint is a type of joint which has a fluid-filled cavity (synovial cavity) between the articulating surfaces of the bones.
- It is also refered to as a freely movable joint.
- The synovial membrane is identified as the inner layer lining the synovial cavity of a joint.
- The synovial membrane produces synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint, reducing friction between the bones.
- It also supplies nutrients to the articular cartilage, helping to maintain its health.
Synovial fluid is the clear, viscous fluid that fills the synovial cavity of a joint.
- Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant, reducing friction between the articulating surfaces of the bones.
- It also functions as a shock absorber, dissipating forces and reducing wear on the joint.
The joint capsule is the fibrous structure that surrounds the synovial joint, enclosing the joint cavity.
The bursa is a small, fluid-filled sacs located around a joint, often near areas of friction.
- Bursae act as cushioning structures, reducing friction between tendons, ligaments, and bones.
- They help prevent irritation and injury to these structures during movement.
Cartilage is the smooth, rubbery tissue covering the ends of bones within a synovial joint.
- Cartilage provides a smooth, low-friction surface for the bones to move against each other.
- It also acts as a shock absorber, dispersing forces and reducing the risk of damage to the bones.
Ligaments are tough, fibrous bands that connect bones together within a synovial joint.
- Ligaments provide stability by holding bones together and preventing excessive movement in the joint.
- They help prevent joint dislocation or damage by limiting the range of motion.
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