Synovial Joint Flashcards
What are the 8 parts of the knee joint
Articular cartilage
Joint capsule
Ligaments
Synovial membrane
Pads of fat
Bursae
Meniscus (cartilage)
Synovial fluid
Where is the articular cartilage located and what is its function
Located: in between where joints meet
Function: prevents bones rubbing together and prevents friction
Where is the joint capsule located and what is its function
Located: all around the joint
Function: encases the joint
Where are the ligaments located and what is their function
Location:Connected bone to bone
Function: stabilised joint to prevent dislocation
Where are the synovial membrane located and what is their function
Secretes synovial fluid
Where are the pads of fat located and what is their function
Absorbs shock
Where are the bursar located and what is their function
Small sacks with fluid to prevent friction
Where are the meniscus (cartilage) located and what is their function
Pads of tissue that act as shock absorbers and reduce the impact and stabilise joints
Where are the synovial fluid located and what is their function
Lubricates the joint
