Synovial joints

• Synovial joint

  Where two or more articulacting bones meet

  e.g. shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, ankle
• Tendons

  Very strong

  none elastic cords

  function: joins muscle to bone
• ligaments

  Bands of elastic fibre

  function: joins bone to bone
• Bursae


  Fluid filled sac

  function: reduces friction between tendons and bones
• Cartilage

  Tough, flexible tissue

  function: prevents bones rubbing together
• Synovial fluid

  Clear liquid

  function: lubricates the joints stopping bones rubbing
• Synovial membrane 


  Lining inside joint capsule

  function: releases synovial fluid
• Joint capsule

  Tissue

  function: stops synovial fluid from escaping
• Ball and socket joint

  1. Can move away and towards the body and rotate
  2. Most movable joint in the body
  3. e.g. shoulder and hip