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What are anatomical structures designed to cushion joints and what are their combining forms?
The anatomical structures designed to cushion joints is the cartialge. The combining form is chrondr/o
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning anatomical cushion?
Cartilage is an anatomical cushion in synovial joints, like the knee. The combining form for cartilage is chondr-. A bursa is a fluid filled cushion near a joint. The combining form for bursa is burs-.
What cushions joints?
Synovial fluid, cartilage, and connective tissue help cushion and protect joints. These structures provide lubrication, shock absorption, and support to prevent bones from rubbing together and causing friction or damage. Strengthening muscles around the joints can also provide additional support and protection.
How can a recovering bursitis patient cushion his joints?
To cushion the joints, it is a good idea to use cushioned chairs when sitting and foam kneeling pads for the knees.
Why do elbow ligaments have to stretch?
Ligaments are collagen structures, and the are not designed to stretch. Ever. If they do, your joints become unstable.
What is the Function of a synovial fluid?
to cushion and protect joints
Are joints supposed to act as cushion to the bones?
cartilage
Names of the different types of anatomical joints?
Some types of anatomical joints include ball-and-socket joints (like the hip joint), hinge joints (like the elbow joint), pivot joints (like the joint between the first two vertebrae), and gliding joints (like the joints in the wrist).
What is the medical term meaning cushion between your knee joints?
The meniscus is the cushion within the knee joint.
What is a firm tissue where flexibility is needed?
Cartilage is a firm tissue that provides flexibility in areas where movement is required, such as in joints. It serves as a cushion and also helps to maintain the shape of certain structures in the body.
Which is found in the outer ear and in some joints where it acts as a cushion?
cartiledge!
Small fat pads cushion the joint?
Fat pads act as a cushion helping to protect the joints from mechanical damage.
