Classify the different types of joints on the basis of structure
The point at which two or more bones meet is called a joint, or articulation. Joints are responsible for movement, such as the movement of limbs, and stability, such as the stability found in the bones of the skull.
What You’ll Learn to Do
- Classify the different types of joints on the basis of structure
- Identify the six types of synovial joints
- Explain the role of joints in skeletal movement
Learning Activities
The learning activities for this section include the following:
- Classification of Joints
- Types of Synovial Joints
- Movement at Synovial Joints
- Self Check: Joints and Skeletal Movement
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