Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part.
-A structure often associated with synovial joints, but not found in all, is
A) a fibrocartilage pad.
B) a suture.
C) a gomphosis.
D) short dense connective tissue fibers.
E) synovial membrane.

Question

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part.
-A structure often associated with synovial joints, but not found in all, is
A) a fibrocartilage pad. 
B) a suture. 
C) a gomphosis. 
D) short dense connective tissue fibers. 
E) synovial membrane.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labeled fibrocartilage pad (meniscus) is often associated with synovial joints, particularly the knee joint. The other structures listed (suture, gomphosis, short dense connective tissue fibers, synovial membrane) are not always present in all synovial joints.