Synovial Joints

Check all the true statements about synovial joints...

• Bones are separated by a space called the joint cavity

• They have synovial fluid

• They have an articular capsule

• They are diarthroses

• Freely mobile articulations

The articular capsule has two layers. The inner layer is the ______ and the outer layer is the ______?

• Fibrous layer; synovial membrane

• Synovial membrane; fibrous layer

• Fibrous layer; joint cavity

• Joint cavity; synovial membrane

Select all the functions of articular cartilage:

• Provides nutrition to the bone.

• Acts as a cushion to absorb compression.

• Prevents damage to the articulating ends of the bones.

• Reduces friction in the joint.

• Houses the epiphyseal plate.

Which is NOT a function of synovial fluid?

• Lubricates the articulating cartilage.

• Acts as a shock absorber.

• Nourishes the chondrocytes.

• Keeps the bones from being pulled apart.

Which synovial joint structure is composed of dense regular connective tissue, connects bone to bone, and functions to stabilize, strengthen and reinforce the joint?

• Ligament

• Articular cartilage

• Tendon

• Synovial membrane

Select all the true statements about tendons:

• Can limit the range of movement of a join.

• Made of dense regular CT.

• Help stabilize the joints.

• Alleviate friction.

• Act like packing material.