Joints
Describe three things that joints experience as we age.
decreased production of synovial fluid Thinning of articular cartilage Loss of ligament length and flexibility
synarthrosis
immovable joint and an example is sutures between the skull bones
define joint
is a point of contact between two or more bones, cartilage and bone, and teeth and bone
diarthrosis
reely movable joint also known as a synovial joint and an example is the elbow joint
job of bursae
sac-link structure filled with synovial fluid that cushions movement of one body part over another
amphiarthrosis
slightly movable joint and an example is the pubic symphysis
athroplasty
surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint
tendon sheaths
tube-like bursae the wrap around tendons subject to a great deal of friction