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it reduces friction between bones, and also, synovial fluid reduces friction at the joints as well.
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Synovial fluid reduces friction between bones at joints. It is a lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane and contains hyaluronic acid and lubricin to facilitate smooth movement between bones.
Animals have bursae. They are sacs filled with synovial fluid that reduce friction by cushioning the joints and between bones.
Cartilage is at the end of long bones and is called articular cartilage because it is where the bones "articulate". Compositionally it consists of hyaline cartilage.
Elephants cannot walk backwards. Their joints are not built to support movements in that direction.
Rigor mortice is the (temporary) stiffening of joints after death. Animals do not die of rigor mortice.
The material at the end of bones is called articular cartilage, which has a smooth and slightly rubbery texture. Its primary function is to reduce friction and provide cushioning between bones at the joints to allow for smooth movement.
The gaskin is the region on a horse's hind leg located between the stifle and the hock joints. It is equivalent to the human calf muscle.
Muscles move an animal's skeleton by contracting and relaxing. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bones to create movement at the joints. Relaxing the muscle allows the skeleton to return to its original position.