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Which bone has long longitudinal axis and expanded ends?
The humerus is a bone in the upper arm that has a long longitudinal axis with expanded ends where it articulates with the scapula at the shoulder joint and the radius and ulna at the elbow joint.
In the knee the ends of the leg bonesare held toghter by?
Ligament is what holds a bone to a bone
Name the material which covers the ends of bone in a synovial joint?
cartilage
What is the name of the substance that holds the joint bone to the bone?
Ligaments connect bones to bones. Muscles are connected to bone by tendons.
How many different types of soft tissue hold joint together?
The capsule of the joint holds the bone ends together. The capsule is mainly composed of collagen fibers. The capsule is tight enough to hold the bone ends. Loose enough to permit the moments of the bones.
What is the function of the cartilages found at the joint?
The cartilages at the ends of bones act as a soft pliable cushion between the bones that form the joint. Bone on bone movement is very painful.
Where is the fibrous connective tissue that holds bones in a joint together.?
Bone to bone connections occur by way of ligaments, whereas bone to muscle connections occur by way of tendons.
Which tissues covers the ends of the bones at the joint?
Hyaline cartilage covers the ends of bones in many joints. It provides a slippery surface to reduce friction during bone movement.
The resilient substance that keeps bone ends from crushing when compressed is?
The resilient substance that keeps bone ends from crushing when compressed is called articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is a smooth, elastic tissue that covers the ends of bones in joints, providing cushioning and promoting smooth joint movement.
Which injury occurs when the ends of the bones in a joint are forced out their normal positions?
Dislocation is the injury that occurs when the ends of the bones in a joint are forced out of their normal positions. It can cause severe pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected joint. Treatment usually involves relocating the bones back into their proper position and allowing time for healing.
The ends of the long bone are called?
Epiphyses. (Diaphysis is the middle part). You might also be asking the name of the knobby parts on the ends, which articulate with the next bone and make up the joint: those are 'condyles'.
How does broken cartilage affect the elbow joint?
The cartilage is there to stop bone rubbing against bone. It performs like a lubricant.
