Chapter 8 - Synovial Joints - General Structure of Synovial Joints

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Articulating ends of bones surrounded by a joint capsule; articular bone ends covered by hyaline cartilage and separated by synovial fluid

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Synovial joints

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Most joints of the skeletal system are

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Synovial joints

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Synovial joints are diarthrotic because they

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Allow free movement

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Synovial joints are more complex structurally than

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fibrous or cartilaginous joints

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Synovial joints consists of

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Articular cartilage; a joint capsule; and a synovial membrane, which secretes synovial fluid

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The articular ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered with a

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Thin layer of hyaline cartilage

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The thin layer of hyaline cartilage in a synovial joint is called the

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Articular cartilage

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The articular cartilage resists

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Wear

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The articular cartilage minimises

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Friction when it is compressed as the joints move

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Has two distinct layers, holds together the bones of a synovial joint

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Joint capsule

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Reinforce joint capsules

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Ligaments

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Covers all the surfaces within the synovial joint capsule

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Synovial membrane

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The synovial membrane surrounds a closed sac called the

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Synovial cavity

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The synovial membrane secretes a clear fluid called ____ into the synovial cavity

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Synovial fluid

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Contains stem cells, which may function in ligament regeneration following injury

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Synovial fluid

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Synovial fluid has a consistency similar to

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Uncooked egg white

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Moisten and lubricates the smooth cartilaginous surfaces of the joint

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Synovial fluid

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Helps supply articular cartilage with nutrients obtained from blood vessels of the synovial membrane

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Synovial fluid

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The volume of synovial fluid in the cavity of the knee is

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0.5 mL or less

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Separate the articulating surfaces of the femur and tibia

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Menisci

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Some synovial joints are partially or completely divided into two compartments by discs of

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Fibrocartilage called menisci

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The singular of menisci

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Meniscus

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Fluid-filled sacs associated with certain synovial joints

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Bursae

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Singular of bursae

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Bursa

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Cushion and aid the movement of tendons that glide over bony parts or over other tendons

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Bursae

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The names of bursae indicate their

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Locations

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Describe the structure of a synovial joint

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Synovial cavity, articular cartilage, a fibrous articular capsule, and ligaments