Synovial Joints and Movement

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Synovial Joints and Movement
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Synovial Joints

• Joints that allow significant movement between
  bones
• Main Features
• Capsule
• Ligaments
• Synovial membrane
• Synovial fluid
• Articular Cartilage

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Synovial Joint

• Capsule -
• Ligaments
• Synovial membrane
• Synovial fluid
• Articular Cartilage

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The Elbow Joint
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The Elbow Joint
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Homework
Explain how the structure and arrangement of
muscles, ligaments and tendons allows movement of
the elbow joint. Do not go into detail about the
microstructure of the above.