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Bones in your joints are covered with a smooth and slippery material called?
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cartilage
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What are the ends of bones covered with and why?
The end of bones are covered with a smooth, slippery, thick layer of tissue called CARTILAGE.WHY?Because it is flexible and important in joints because it acts as a shock absorber.It also makes movement easier. HOW? (how does it make movement easier?)By reducing friction that would be caused by bones rubbing together.Also a special tissue called Periosteum
IS cartilage strong?
The ends of the bones in the joints are protected by smooth,slippery cartilage and it serves as a cushion.
What happens to joints when there is no synovial fluid?
The membrane type associated with connective tissue is the synovial membrane. This important membrane type is found in the spaces between bone joints and produces a slippery substance called synovial fluid, which greatly reduces friction when joints move.THERE WILL BE NO MOMENT IF SYNOVIAL FLUID IS ABSENT Synovial fluid lubricates hinge joints (knee, elbow and finger joints) ball-and-socket joints (shoulder, hip) and gliding joints (wrist, ankle). Without it, joints would not move freely and would become arthritic.
In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with?
hyaline cartilage
What is the study of joints called?
The study of the anatomy, physiology and management of joints is called arthrology. The term arthro refers to joints.
What are the ends of bones covered with and why?
The end of bones are covered with a smooth, slippery, thick layer of tissue called CARTILAGE.WHY?Because it is flexible and important in joints because it acts as a shock absorber.It also makes movement easier. HOW? (how does it make movement easier?)By reducing friction that would be caused by bones rubbing together.Also a special tissue called Periosteum
IS cartilage strong?
The ends of the bones in the joints are protected by smooth,slippery cartilage and it serves as a cushion.
What happens to joints when there is no synovial fluid?
The membrane type associated with connective tissue is the synovial membrane. This important membrane type is found in the spaces between bone joints and produces a slippery substance called synovial fluid, which greatly reduces friction when joints move.THERE WILL BE NO MOMENT IF SYNOVIAL FLUID IS ABSENT Synovial fluid lubricates hinge joints (knee, elbow and finger joints) ball-and-socket joints (shoulder, hip) and gliding joints (wrist, ankle). Without it, joints would not move freely and would become arthritic.
What is the protective covering around bones at the joints?
It is covered in cartilage
What do you called someone who take care off knee?
usually bones, joints and soft internal tissues (tendons, muscles, ligaments) are covered by an orthopedic doctor
In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with?
hyaline cartilage
What are the advantages of having joints covered by a fluid filled sac?
FlexAbility
What is the study of joints called?
The study of the anatomy, physiology and management of joints is called arthrology. The term arthro refers to joints.
Are skull joints called cartilaginous joints?
NO! They are fibrous joints and not moveable at all.
Which disease attacks the bodys joints?
There are perhaps hundreds of diseases that attack joints. The effect on the joints is called Arthritis.
Often accompanies a cold?
sore throat, running nose, high temperature, pain in joints/ice, wind, slippery roads, flu
What are the joints of the finger called that start with kn?
The joints of the fingers are called "Knuckles".
