Exercise Physiology :Freely Movable Joints

What does cartilage do in a joint?

• Connect muscles to bones

• Provide cushioning and reduce friction

• Produce synovial fluid

• Store calcium

Which part of a movable joint surrounds the cavity?

• Tendon

• Synovial membrane

• Joint capsule

• Muscle

What do ligaments do in a joint?

• Connect bones to muscles

• Connect bones to bones

• Produce synovial fluid

• Store energy

Which part of the joint produces synovial fluid?

• Cartilage

• Synovial membrane

• Tendon

• Muscle

The primary function of the synovial membrane is (a)  

• Lubrication

• Protection

• Support

• Nourishment

Which part of a joint connects muscles to bones for movement?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Synovial membrane

What does the joint cavity do in a movable joint?

• Store synovial fluid

• Connect bones

• Produce cartilage

• Attach muscles

Which part of a movable joint reduces friction?

• Muscle

• Cartilage

• Ligament

• Tendon

What is the role of the joint capsule?

• To protect and hold the joint together

• To produce synovial fluid

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store energy

Which structure in a joint absorbs shock?

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Synovial membrane

• Muscle