Joint Vocab

Question 1

Articular Cartilage

Answer 1

Smooth white tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints.

Question 2

Articulation

Answer 2

Any type of joint

Question 3

Brusa (bursae)

Answer 3

Sac of fluid near a Joint; promotes smooth sliding of one tissue against another.

Question 4

Liament

Answer 4

Fibrous, connective band binding bones to other bones; supports strenghthens and stabilizes the joint

Question 5

Meniscus

Answer 5

Crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure, which helps provide cushion for a joint (such as a knee)

Question 6

Suture Joint

Answer 6

Immovable joint, such as between the bones of skull

Question 7

Synoival membrane

Answer 7

Tissue lining the synovial cavity

Question 8

tendon

Answer 8

fibrous, connective tissue binding muscles to bones