Muscles and joints - Key words Flashcards
1
Q
What does joint mean?
A
A part of the body where two or more bones meet.
2
Q
What is cartilage?
A
Strong, flexible connective tissue used to protect joints.
3
Q
What is a ligament?
A
A fibrous connective tissue that connect bone to bone.
4
Q
What is a tendon?
A
A fibrous connective tissue that connect muscle to bone.
5
Q
What is synovial fluid?
A
A fluid that is used to lubricate joints.
6
Q
What are the three types of joints?
A
Ball and socket, hinge, fixed
7
Q
Where are the 2 ball and socket joints in our body?
A
Hips and shoulders
8
Q
Where is the main fixed joint?
A
Skull ( and some in our pelvis )
