Joints and Synovial Joint Movements: Exercise 11
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What does each joint contain?
cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa, tendon sheaths, and fat
Tendons
connect muscles to bones elastic properties of a tendon maximize flexibility while maintain stability
Ligaments
Connect bones to bones Responsible for providing stability in the joint
Structure of Synovial Joints
synovial cavity articular cartilage articular capsule fibrous membrane synovial membrane synovial fluid
Joint stability
the ability of a joint to resist abnormal displacement (dislocation) of articulating bones
Factors that contribute to joint stability
the shape of articulating bone surfaces arrangement of ligaments and muscles other connective tissues (fascia) muscle fatigue
