Lesson 5 - Synovial Joint

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1.1.9 Outline the functions of a synovial Joint

What is Synovial Joint?

The synovial joints are the freely movable joints, that allow the human body to perform
skills and techniques in physical activity.
They have synovial fluid in the joint cavity that lubricates the joint to make it more
smooth, so its like a fluid that lets the joint move around without and friction
The fluid is made up by the membrane

Features of synovial joint

The articular cartilage is what provides protection where the bones are connected and
attached to each other, it can handle stress, but if it does get injured it takes time to
heal.

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 Feature Structure and Functions

It is a smooth and spongy thing that protects

Articular Cartilage the ends of the bones, from other bones. It
reduces friction between bones

Tiny sacs that has fluid inside, and its found

Bursae between the tendon and the bone, it reduces
friction
The outer and inner layers. The outer layer is
fibrous and the inner layer is covered by
Joint Capsule
synovial membrane. It makes the joint stronger
and produces synovial fluid
A strong tissue that holds bones together,
Ligaments
which adds stability
A flexible disc of cartilage that lets bones fit
Meniscus together, increases the stability in the joint, and
reduces the harmness to the joint

A lubricant that fills the joint capsule, it reduces

Synovial Fluid friction and makes it smoother. removes waste
from the joint
Inner layer of the joint capsule, all the surfaces
Synovial Membrane inside are covered with this, so production of
synovial fluid can reduce friction in the joint.

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 Knee and elbow

Synovial Joint Location Description

Movement through all planes,

one bone is a ball and it fits in
Ball and Socket Shoulder and hip
another bole like a hole or
socket
Condyloid Wrist Allows movement in 2 planes

Slides accros each other,

Gliding Carpal and tarsal lease amount of movement
from all synovial joints

Uni Axial joint, it is fused

Hinge Elbow and knee togher, limited movement, only
forward and backward
Rounded surface of a bone,
Neck joint, between axis and
Pivot rolls around the ring of another
atlas bones
bone
Saddle Thumb Up and down, and side to side

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