Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-A freely movable 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.

-A freely movable 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

Synovial joint refers to a joint that is freely movable.

Answer: A
 Articulation refers to the connection between bones, especially at a joint.

Answer: F
 Synovial fluid is the clear, lubricating fluid found in joint cavities.

Answer: H
 Synovial membrane refers to the inner lining of the synovial cavity, which produces synovial fluid.

Answer: E
 Synovial cavity refers to the space between the bones at a synovial joint.

Answer: I
 Tendon refers to the tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Answer: C
 Ligament refers to the tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone.

Answer: D
 Suture joint refers to a fibrous joint found only in the skull, where the bones are tightly fused together with no movement.

Answer: B
 Bursa refers to a small fluid-filled sac found near joints that cushions and reduces friction between tendons and bones.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings