an area of the body where two or more bones meet (articulate) to allow a range of movements

fluid secreted by the synovial membrane which lubricates the joint

strong connective tissue that acts a buffer between bones; absorbing shock and preventing friction on the end of bones

a short band of tough and flexible tissue connecting bone to bone to stabilise the joint

strong, flexible tissue that attaches muscle to bone

Structure of a synovial joint

Physical education

This unit will examine the structure and function of both the skeletal and the muscular systems. It includes locating major bones and muscles before defining and analysing what movements are possible at different joints.

Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system

The elbow, knee and ankle are examples of what type of joint?

Name the joint type that allows abduction and adduction.

The feature highlighted in blue in the image of a synovial joint is the ...

Match the feature of the synovial joint with its function.

The fluid filled sac, within a synovial joint, that cushions and helps to reduce friction is called a ...

The joint capsule and ligaments help to prevent {{ }}. This is a type of injury that can happen at joints during a fall or contact with other players.

the heart and vessels responsible for circulating blood

the nervous system that initiates movement

the bones that give structure to the human body

the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage that help us move

Which best describes the skeletal system?

The shoulder blade is another name for which bone?

The cranium provides an essential role of ...

Which of the following is not produced in the bone marrow?

providing a rigid shell around vital organs

connecting to muscles enabling leverage at joints

creating blood cells within the bone marrow

Match the following roles of the skeletal system.

{{ }} is a mineral that is stored in the bone marrow and helps prevent osteoporosis.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Structure of a synovial joint

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.