Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Sac of fluid near a joint
A)articulation
B)bursa
C)ligament
D)suture joint
E)synovial cavity
F)synovial fluid
G)synovial joint
H)synovial membrane
I)tendon

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Sac of fluid near a joint
A)articulation
B)bursa
C)ligament
D)suture joint
E)synovial cavity
F)synovial fluid
G)synovial joint
H)synovial membrane
I)tendon

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A bursa is a sac of fluid near a joint that helps to reduce friction and cushion movements.

Answer: G
 A synovial joint is a type of joint that is movable and allows for smooth movement due to the presence of synovial fluid and a synovial membrane.

Answer: F
 Synovial fluid is a thick, clear liquid that lubricates and nourishes the joints.

Answer: H
 The synovial membrane is a thin layer of tissue that lines the joint and produces synovial fluid.

Answer: I
 A tendon is a band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone and helps to facilitate movement.

Other terms:
A)articulation: A joint where two or more bones meet and move.
C)ligament: A band of tissue that connects bone to bone.
D)suture joint: A type of joint found only in the skull where the bones are tightly joined together by fibrous tissue.
E)synovial cavity: The space within a synovial joint that contains synovial fluid.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings