Joints and Moves of movement questions

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What are the 3 main structural groups joints can be classified as?
Synovial, cartilaginous and fibrous
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What 2 layers make up the joint capsule of a synovial joint?
Synovial membrane
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Name the layers that is responsible for producing synovial fluid?
Synovial membrane
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Name the ligaments which lie on either side of some synovial joints?
Collateral ligaments
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What is the purse of collateral ligaments?
Stabilisation
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What are intracapsular ligaments?
Ligaments that lie within the joint capsule
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Name a joint which has intracapsular ligaments?
Stifle
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Which is the purse of menisci?
Shock absorption and provide extra support from friction
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What is the difference between a tendon and ligament?
Ligaments attach bone to bone. Tendons attach muscle to bone/other structures
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What type of joint is the pelvic symphysis, which connects the two hip bones?
Cartilaginous
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What is a synarthrosis
A joint which allows movement
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What movement reduces the angle between bones?
Flexion
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What 2 layers make up the joint capsule of a synovial joint?

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Synovial membrane

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Name the layers that is responsible for producing synovial fluid?

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Name the ligaments which lie on either side of some synovial joints?

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What is the purse of collateral ligaments?

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