Structure of synovial joints: accessory structures

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Ligament

Strong bands of fibrous connective tissue

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Tendon

The dense connective tissue structure that attaches muscle to bone

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Articular disc

fibrocartilage structure located between the articulating bones; generally small and oval shaped

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Meniscus

Articular disc that is larger and c-shaped

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Bursa

a thin connective tissue sac filled with lubricating fluid

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Tendon sheath

a connective tissue sac that surrounds a muscle tendon at places where the tendon crosses a joint