4.
Describe the structure and function of the following structures or tissues in relation to a synovial joint, and label the
structures indicated by leader lines in the diagram.
ligament
articular cartilage
synovial membrane
bursa
5. Which joint, the hip or the knee, is more stable?
Name two important factors that contribute to the stability of the hip joint.
and
Movements Allowed by Synovial Joints
6. Label the origin and insertion points on the diagram below, and complete the following statement:
During muscle contraction, the
moves toward the
Muscle
contracting
Tendon