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GCSE Physical Education · key term
Strong connective tissue covering the ends of bones at a joint, reducing friction and absorbing shock.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1
Revise: Synovial joint structureCartilage covers the ends of the bones where they meet at the joint. It provides a smooth surface, reducing friction as the bones move against one another. It also acts as a buffer and absorbs shock.
Paper 1
Connective tissue covering the ends of bones at a joint, cushioning them and reducing friction and wear during movement.
For an explanation, link the structure to its action and then to protection: cartilage absorbs shock, reducing damage to the ends of bones.
When explaining a role, link the structure to its effect: cartilage reduces friction between bone ends, allowing smoother movement.
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Three types of connective tissue help meet these needs: ligaments provide stability, cartilage cushions the bone ends, and tendons transfer the pull of muscles to bones. Connective tissue is body tissue that joins, supports or protects other structures.