PTH_AS 2201 Study Guide - Synovial Fluid, Hyaline Cartilage, Synovial Membrane
30 Oct 2014
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Synovial: adjoining bones seperated by a joint cavity, covered with articular cartilage, and enclosed within an articular capsule lined with synovial membrane. Articular cartilage: ends of opposing bones, composed of hyaline cartilage. Absorb compressive forces placed on the joint and keep the bone ends from being crushed. Articular capsule: outer layer is a fibrous capsule of dense irregular ct that strengthens the joint so that the bones are not pulled apart. The inner layer is the synovial membrane composed of loose ct. This membrane covers all the internal joint surfaces not covered by cartilage. Reinforcing ligaments: are thickened parts of the fibrous capsule, or is located outside the capsule. Are covered with a synovial membrane that separates them from the joint cavity through which they run. Synovial cavity: a potential space that holds a small amount of synovial fluid. Synovial membrane: inner layer of the articular capsule. composer of loose ct.
