[DOC] [TLE] Chapter 12 Flashcards | Quizlet [PAR] lack a synovial cavity, but they are filled with cartilage connective tissue; ... the 
type of cartilage present determines the amount of movement possible at these 
joints .... connects the medial condyle of the femur to the medial condyle of the 
tibia. [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 8 A&P Flashcards | Easy Notecards [PAR] Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in 
places .... of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit the movement of the femur 
anteriorly and ... Which of these joints would be functionally classified as 
diarthrotic? A B ... Presence of a synovial cavity, articular cartilage, synovial 
membrane, and... [DOC] [TLE] chapter 8-joints [PAR] B. Cartilaginous Joints-no synovial cavity present, cartilage holds the joint ... 
Synchondroses-hyaline cartilage serves as the connecting tissue in these ... 
Articular capsule-open space around the articulating bones of the knee (femur, 
tibia,. [DOC] [TLE] Joints copy.ppt [PAR] Bones separated by a joint cavity; lubricated by synovial fluid; enclosed in a 
fibrous joint capsule. ... (an obvious one is in the picture); What connects the 
bones in these joints? ... The potential space within the joint capsule and articular 
cartilage ... The tibial collateral ligament connects medial epicondyle of the femur 
to the... [DOC] [TLE] Dissector Answers - Joints of the Lower Limb [PAR] The tibia and fibula have an interosseous ligaments or membrane, as do the 
radius ... and these cartilaginous surfaces are joined by fibrous tissue or 
fibrocartilage. ... These joints are joined by a fluid-filled capsule and accessory 
ligaments. ... Synovial membrane lining: secretes synovial fluid and covers the 
synovial cavity. [DOC] [TLE] Synovial joint - Wikipedia [PAR] A synovial joint, also known as diarthrosis, joins bones with a fibrous joint 
capsule that is continuous with the periosteum of the joined bones, constitutes 
the outer boundary of a synovial cavity, and surrounds the bones' articulating 
surfaces. The synovial (or joint) cavity is filled with synovial fluid. ... Articular 
cartilage: the bones of a synovial joint are covered by this layer of... [DOC] [TLE] PSM11H [PAR] Cartilaginous joints  The bones are connected by cartilage. ... Besides its role in 
the joint cavity, synovial membrane forms two other structures ... (1) Synovial 
bursae - These are connective tissue sacs which are lined by synovial membrane
. .... two other ligaments, the cruciate ligaments, which connect the femur to the 
tibia. [DOC] [TLE] Synovial Joints [PAR] Synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a joint cavity. ... These 
strengthen and support the joint by anchoring the bones together and preventing 
... and a fat pad are part of the complex joint that unites the femur and tibia of the 
leg. ..... joint are not directly connected to each other by connective tissue or 
cartilage,... [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 8 [PAR] A suture has a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue that forms the sutural 
ligament. ... MenisciDisks of fibrocartilage found in some synovial joints that 
serve as shock ... These can be thickenings in the fibrous layer of the joint 
capsule or .... Oblique popliteal ligamentConnects the lateral condyle of the 
femur to the margin... [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 8 [PAR] A ______ is a fibrous joint with bones bound by long connective tissue fibers, ... 
Many of these joints are temporary structures that disappear during growth. ... 
Meniscidisks of fibrocartilage found in some synovial joints that serve as shock 
absorbers. .... deepens the acetabular cavity and encloses the head of the femur. [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 2: The locomotor system [PAR] Cartilage is a tough, resilient connective tissue composed of cells and fibers ... 
They include the clavicle, humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, and fibula, and also 
the ... These are frequently the site of attachment of muscles and tendons. .... 
Synovial (diarthrodial) joints possess a cavity and are specialized to permit more 
or... [DOC] [TLE] Articulations or Joints [PAR] B. Cartilaginous joints-bones are connected by cartilage (no joint cavity) ... 
Synovial joints-bones connected by fibrous connective tissue and cartilage with a 
joint

Question: The femur & the tibia are connected by cartilage, a synovial cavity & these tissues
Answer: Ligaments