Structure of Synovial Joints

Puzzle to help learn the certain parts of a synovial joint, and their function!

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Across

1. a freely movabe joint

9. surrounds joint, encloses cavity, and unites bones

10. a fibrous cord of connective tissue that attaches bone to muscle

Down

2. hyaline; that covers the articulating bones at the synovial joint

3. thin film over surfaces within the capsule

4. inner layer of articular capsule; often accumulates adipose tissue

5. presence of space between articulating bones

6. dense irregular connective tissue that attaches the periosteum of both bones

7. Fibrocartilage pad located between the bone surfaces

8. bundle of connective tissue that connects bone to bone

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