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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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The Joints.The contiguous ends of the bones constituting the joints are covered with thin layers of cartilage or gristle; this substance serves the purpose of a cushion in transmitting pressure from one bone to another. The cartilages are covered by a thin delicate membrane, called the synovial membrane. This is arranged in the shape of a closed sac which is interposed between the adjacent ends of the bones. The object of this membrane is to diminish the friction occasioned by the movements of the bone; for this purpose the membrane secretes a fluid resembling the white of an egg. The joints also comprise strong bands of inelastic tissue, called ligaments, which bind the ends of the bones together. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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