Joints

Question 1

What does the bursae do?

Answer 1

Reduce friction from movement of tendons

Question 2

What does the cartilage do?

Answer 2

Reduce friction

Question 3

What does the synovial fluid do?

Answer 3

Lubricates the joint

Question 4

What does the synovial membrane do?

Answer 4

Produces Synovial fluid

Question 5

What is a tendon?

Answer 5

Attaches muscle to bone

Question 6

What is a ligament?

Answer 6

Joins bone to bone

Question 7

Define a joint

Answer 7

Where two or more bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts

Question 8

What are the six types of joints?

Answer 8

• ball and socket
• hinge
• pivot
• gliding
• saddle
• condyloid

Question 9

What are the three types of movement at a joint?

Answer 9

• fixed joint
• semi movable joint
• freely movable joint