Components of synovial joints Flashcards
(22 cards)
Which component connects bone to bone and helps stabilize joints during movement?
ligament
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in a joint?
reducing friction
Which tissue connects muscle to bone and enables movement?
tendon
What would happen if a tendon is completely detached from a bone?
no movement possible
Which joint component prevents excessive rotational movement in a knee joint?
ligament (think ACL)
What long-term condition can result from continuous bone friction during movement?
arthritis
How do tendons function during muscle movement?
transfer muscle contraction to bone
What describes the texture of articular cartilage?
soft and spongy
In an antagonistic muscle pair, what happens when the triceps contract?
biceps relax
define ligament
tough and flexible tissues that combine bone to bone
define tendon
tough and flexible tissues that connects muscle to bone
define cartilage
tough and elastic tissue that prevents friction
Which component connects bone to bone and helps stabilize joints during movement?
ligaments
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in a joint?
reducing friction
Which tissue connects muscle to bone and enables movement?
tendon
What would happen if a tendon is completely detached from a bone?
no movement possible
Which joint component prevents excessive rotational movement in a knee joint?
ligament
What long-term condition can result from continuous bone friction during movement?
arthritis
How do tendons function during muscle movement?
transfer muscle contraction to bone
What describes the texture of articular cartilage?
soft and spongy
In an antagonistic muscle pair, what happens when the triceps contract?
biceps relax
What specific movement does a knee joint primarily allow?
flexion and extension
