What is the function of a bursa? To facilitate movement of chyme through the digestive tract O To generate force to help move synovial joints O To prevent friction between moving parts such as a ligament and bone O To wrap around and prevent friction between tendons O To provide protection from bacteria

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What is the function of a bursa?
O To facilitate movement of chyme through the digestive tract
O To generate force to help move synovial joints
O To prevent friction between moving parts such as a ligament and bone
O To wrap around and prevent friction between tendons
O To provide protection from bacteria
Question 46
What is a function of synovial fluid?
O To increase friction between articulating bones
None of the statements are functions of synovial fluid
O To function as a lubricant within a syndesmosis
O To reduce friction between moving structures
O To function as a lubricant between the fibrous capsule and ligaments
Transcribed Image Text:What is the function of a bursa? O To facilitate movement of chyme through the digestive tract O To generate force to help move synovial joints O To prevent friction between moving parts such as a ligament and bone O To wrap around and prevent friction between tendons O To provide protection from bacteria Question 46 What is a function of synovial fluid? O To increase friction between articulating bones None of the statements are functions of synovial fluid O To function as a lubricant within a syndesmosis O To reduce friction between moving structures O To function as a lubricant between the fibrous capsule and ligaments
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