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0413.1.3.17 — synovial membrane.: past paper questions

12 real questionsasked in 5 of the last 10 exam series2019–2025usually: Describe, Identify, State, Draw, Name

Real questions on 0413.1.3.17 — synovial membrane.

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  1. 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q3c[2]

    The elbow joint is classified as a synovial joint. Describe the function of one named component of a synovial joint. function component

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  2. 0413/13 · May/June 2025 · Q8b[6]

    The joint capsule is one component of a synovial joint. Identify three other components of a synovial joint. Describe a different function for each component. component function component function component function

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  3. 0413/12 · October/November 2024 · Q5a[5]

    The diagram shows a typical synovial joint. A B C D Complete the table to identify the labelled structures in the synovial joint. State a different function for each structure. label name of structure A synovial membrane B C D function lubricates the joint ligament

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  4. 0413/11 · October/November 2023 · Q7c[6]

    Other than cartilage, identify three components of a synovial joint. Describe a different role of each component.

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  5. 0413/12 · May/June 2023 · Q2a[3]

    Identify the components of the joint labelled A, B and C.

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  6. 0413/12 · May/June 2023 · Q2b[1]

    Describe a function of the synovial membrane.

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  7. 0413/13 · May/June 2023 · Q9a[1]

    Identify one type of synovial joint in the body.

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  8. 0413/13 · May/June 2023 · Q9b(i)[4]

    Draw five lines to match the components of the synovial joint to the letters A to E. component letter on diagram cartilage A bone B ligament C synovial fluid D synovial membrane E

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  9. 0413/13 · May/June 2023 · Q9b(ii)[4]

    Describe one different function for each of the following components: cartilage ligament synovial fluid synovial membrane.

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  10. 0413/13 · May/June 2022 · Q1c[6]

    The diagram shows the structure of a typical synovial joint. A B C Identify the structural components labelled A, B and C. Describe a different function of each component. A function B function C function

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  11. 0413/11 · October/November 2020 · Q4b_ii[6]

    Name three components of a synovial joint and describe a different function of each component.

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  12. 0413/12 · October/November 2019 · Q5a[6]

    Name the components labelled A, B and C and describe a different function of each component.

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What examiners said

This question was answered well with most candidates gaining credit.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/11 Q3(c) (Cambridge)

This was generally answered well, with the majority of candidates gaining at least partial credit. Many candidates gained full credit by correctly identifying the components and describing their function well.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/13 Q8(b) (Cambridge)

This was generally well answered with most candidates gaining at least partial credit. Weaker candidates were usually able to identify at least one component and attempt a description of the role of that component. Some other weak candidates repeated cartilage.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/11 Q7(c) (Cambridge)

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