Synovial Joint Funcional Descriptions

Cushions bone surfaces

• Articular Cartilage

• Joint Cavity

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

Provides shock absorption

• Articular Cartilage

• Joint Cavity

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

Prevents bones from rubbing against each other

• Articular Cartilage

• Joint Cavity

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

Allows space for bone movement

• Articular Cartilage

• Joint Cavity

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

Lubricates ends of bones

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

LIQUID that reduces friction between cartilaginous ends

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

Produces synovial fluid

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament

Strengthens/stabilizes joint so bones are pulled apart

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligaments

Provides EXTRA reinforcement to bones

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligaments

less mobile / more support = more of these structures

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligaments