The Part of a Synovial Joint That Encloses the Joint

question 166

Multiple Choice

The part of a synovial joint that encloses the joint in a strong sheath is the:

• A)synovial membrane
• B)articular cartilage
• C)joint capsule
• D)synovial fluid

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Definitions:

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect signals from damaged tissue and can induce the perception of pain.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odors and thereby enabling the sense of smell.

Cochlea

is the spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear, essential for converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

McGurk Effect

A phenomenon that illustrates the interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception, where visual cues can alter what we believe we hear.