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CDC 1-2
Cartilaginous Joints
Question | Answer |
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Bones united by a band of cartilage. Temporary joint that disappears with the growth process. Ex. Some long bones in persons until approximately age 25 at the oldest. | Synchondros is |
Limited movement. Pad of fibrocartilage between bones. Ex. Symphysis pubis joint that joins the pubic bones. Invertebral disks that separate spinal vertebrae. | Symphysis |
The ends of the bones connected by a synovial joint are covered with a thin layer called _____ cartilage. This cartilage acts to prevent wear and excessive friction during movement. | articular |
The inner layer called the synovial membrane is a very thin membrane lining that secretes a clear fluid into the joint called _____. The fluid acts as both a joint lubricant and as a nutrient supplier for the cartilage within the joint | synovial fluid |