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Anatomy/Med Term 2
CH 5 The Skeletal System: Joints and Ligaments
Question | Answer |
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What are Joints? | Joints are places where bones meet |
True or False. All joints are moveable | False. Some joints are moveable (ex: elbow and knee), but some are immovable (ex: the joints in your face) |
True or False. The ends of bones in Moveable Joints are covered with a thick layer of Articular Cartilage, which resists wear and tear and keeps friction to a minimum. | True |
The bones that form joints are held together by what? | Joint Capsule |
What are Ligaments and what do they do? | They are thick, strong fibers that help bind the bones together |
What are the 2 layers of a Joint Capsule? | The outer layer comprised of a thick white tissue with fibers that connect to the periosteum, and the inner layer lining called the synovial membrane. |
What does the Synovial Membrane contain? | The Bursae = small sacs that secrete synovial fluid. |
What is the main job of a Bursa? | To reduce friction |