Select from the following vocabulary terms related to joints to fit the definitions.

-Smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of a joint
A)articular cartilage
B)articulation
C)bursa
D)ligament
E)suture joint
F)synovial cavity
G)synovial fluid
H)synovial joint
I)synovial membrane
J)tendon

Question

Select from the following vocabulary terms related to joints to fit the definitions.

-Smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of a joint
A)articular cartilage
B)articulation
C)bursa
D)ligament
E)suture joint
F)synovial cavity
G)synovial fluid
H)synovial joint
I)synovial membrane
J)tendon

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Articular cartilage is the smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of a joint.

Answer: H
 A synovial joint is a joint that contains a synovial cavity, synovial fluid, synovial membrane, articular cartilage, and may also have ligaments and tendons.

Answer: I
 The synovial membrane lines the inner surface of a joint and secretes synovial fluid.

Answer: G
 Synovial fluid is a viscous fluid that helps to lubricate and nourish the joint.

Select from the Following Vocabulary Terms Related to Joints to Fit