bones, joints and movements

Question 1

what are the 2 types of cartilage

Answer 1

hyaline and fibro

Question 2

what is the function of hyaline?

Answer 2

provides a smooth firm surface between articulating bones preventing friction and shock absorbing.

Question 3

what is the function of fibro?

Answer 3

tough and slightly flexible actin acting as a shock absorber

Question 4

structure and function of the joint capsule?

Answer 4

2 layered outer fibrous capsule providing the joint with strength and support

Question 5

synovial membrane

Answer 5

inner layer that secretes synovial fluid increasing range of motion

Question 6

structure and function of bursa

Answer 6

fluid filled fibrous sack containing fluid. lubricates and increases rom of the joint

Question 7

structure and function of pads of fat

Answer 7

act as a wedge between capsule and bone/muscle increasing stability and shock absorbing

Question 8

structure and function of menisci

Answer 8

wedge of fibro cartilage. increases stability between articulating bones and shock absorbs to decrease damage to surface of the bones.

Question 9

articulating bones in the ankle

Answer 9

tibia, fibula, talus

Question 10

muscles in adduction at the hip

Answer 10

adductor longus, magnus, brevis

Question 11

articulating bones in the shoulder

Answer 11

scapular, humerous

Question 12

abductor in shoulder

Answer 12

medial deltoid

Question 13

medial rotator muscle in shoulder

Answer 13

teres major

Question 14

lateral rotator muscle in shoulder

Answer 14

teres minor

Question 15

lateral rotator muscle in hip

Answer 15

gluteus maximus