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Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?
Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?
- Produces movements at joints
- Attaches muscle to bone
- Covers the joint surfaces
- Feeds cartilages (correct)
What defines a ligament in the context of general anatomy?
What defines a ligament in the context of general anatomy?
- It absorbs shock and guides bone movements
- It attaches bone to bone (correct)
- It attaches muscle to bone
- It encloses the joint cavity
Which type of cartilage is found covering joint surfaces?
Which type of cartilage is found covering joint surfaces?
- Hyaline cartilage (correct)
- Fibrocartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- Calcified cartilage
In which joints are articular discs and menisci specifically found?
In which joints are articular discs and menisci specifically found?
What is the primary function of the tendon?
What is the primary function of the tendon?
What type of cartilage connects the bones in a cartilaginous joint of symphysis?
What type of cartilage connects the bones in a cartilaginous joint of symphysis?
Which of the following joints is an example of a symphysis?
Which of the following joints is an example of a symphysis?
How much movement is possible in a symphysis joint?
How much movement is possible in a symphysis joint?
Intervertebral discs are examples of which type of joint?
Intervertebral discs are examples of which type of joint?
Which statement best describes a cartilaginous joint of symphysis?
Which statement best describes a cartilaginous joint of symphysis?
Which part of the synovial joint secretes synovial fluid?
Which part of the synovial joint secretes synovial fluid?
What is the function of the articular cartilages in a synovial joint?
What is the function of the articular cartilages in a synovial joint?
What structure encloses the entire synovial joint?
What structure encloses the entire synovial joint?
Where is the synovial fluid found in a synovial joint?
Where is the synovial fluid found in a synovial joint?
Which part of the synovial joint covers the bone, excluding the areas of articulation?
Which part of the synovial joint covers the bone, excluding the areas of articulation?
What type of cartilage joins bones in a cartilaginous joint (synchondrosis)?
What type of cartilage joins bones in a cartilaginous joint (synchondrosis)?
The attachment of a rib to the sternum in children is an example of which type of joint?
The attachment of a rib to the sternum in children is an example of which type of joint?
In children, the epiphyseal plate is an example of what type of joint?
In children, the epiphyseal plate is an example of what type of joint?
Which part of the bone is connected by the epiphyseal plate in children?
Which part of the bone is connected by the epiphyseal plate in children?
Which of the following correctly describes a primary cartilaginous joint?
Which of the following correctly describes a primary cartilaginous joint?
Study Notes
Joint Structure
- Articular capsule encloses joint cavity, continuous with periosteum, and lined by synovial membrane
- Synovial fluid: a slippery fluid that feeds cartilages
- Articular cartilage: hyaline cartilage covering joint surfaces, absorbs shock, guides bone movements, and distributes forces
Cartilaginous Joints
Symphysis (Secondary Cartilaginous Joint)
- 2 bones joined by fibrocartilage
- Found in pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs
- Only slight movement possible
Synovial Joints
- Joint cavity: filled with synovial fluid
- Most are freely movable
- Components: periosteum, bone, ligament, articular cartilages, fibrous capsule, synovial membrane, and joint capsule
Cartilaginous Joints
Synchondrosis (Primary Cartilaginous Joint)
- Cartilaginous joint where bones are joined by hyaline cartilage
- Found in rib attachment to sternum and epiphyseal plate in children (binds epiphysis and diaphysis)
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Description
Learn about the different components of joints, including the articular capsule, synovial fluid, articular cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Explore their functions and importance in human anatomy.
