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What is the name of the structures that are on the ends of bones to reduce friction where they articulate with other bones?
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our joints, which are made up of mainly cartilage.
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Animal tissue that reduces friction between bones at joints?
yes it reduces friction between bones, and also, synovial fluid reduces friction at the joints as well.
Does Articular cartilage increase friction between bones?
Cartilage in joints REDUCE friction.
Does the cartilage reduce friction between bones?
Yes, it does, since it acts as a cushion between the bones
What tissue on bones end that absorbs shocks and reduce friction?
Cartilage
Is cartilage slippery?
because it needs to be able to reduce friction between bones
Do most facial bones articulate with the mandible?
No, doesn't articulate with any facial bones; only articulates with temporal bones of cranium.
What provides a smooth slippery surface over bones to help reduce friction?
cartilage
What is the name of the material that covers the end of bones to reduce friction at joint?
articular cartilage a subset of hyaline cartilage
What other bones does the Zygomatic bones articulate with?
none
What bones articulate with the ulna?
The carpals articulate distally with the ulna. The carpals are also known as the wrist bones.
Which bones does not articulate with the maxillae?
zyomatic
What is the difference between a bursa and the joint capsule?
I this its the following: Bursae - located between skin and bones, tendons and bones, muscles and bones, or ligaments and bones - Main function: reduce friction between joints Joint Capsule - surrounds a synovial joint and encloses the synovial cavity - Main function: unite the articulating bones and reduce friction via production of synovial fluid
