W4 - SYNOVIAL JOINT

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Components

  • Articular cartilage - reduces friction & absorbs shock.

  • synovial membrane - holds and produce synovial fluid (lubrication)

  • fibrous layer - keeps everything is place (stabilises joint)

  • synovial fluid - lubricates, nourishes cartilage, reduces friction.

  • ligaments - connects bone to bone, reinforces the joint.

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synovial joint diagram

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Meniscus

  • disk of fibrocartilage

  • stabilse synovial joint

  • shock absorption

<ul><li><p>disk of fibrocartilage</p></li><li><p>stabilse synovial joint</p></li><li><p>shock absorption</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Fat pad

  • mass of adipose tissue

  • cushion and protect joint structure

<ul><li><p>mass of adipose tissue</p></li><li><p>cushion and protect joint structure</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Tendon sheath and bursa

  • reduces friction between adjacent joint structures

<ul><li><p>reduces friction between adjacent joint structures</p></li></ul><p></p>