Joints

Points in the body where bones meet.

articulations joint points

Joints are the points in the body where two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility. They are essential components of the skeletal system and facilitate various types of motion depending on their structure.

The word 'joint' comes from the Old French 'jointe,' meaning 'joined.'

Joints are like hinges in your body where bones come together, letting you bend and move!

The knee is the largest joint in the human body
Some joints, like those in your fingers, contain tiny fluid-filled sacs called bursae
Babies have more joints than adults

What are joints? Points where bones meet, allowing movement
What types of joints exist? Hinge, ball-and-socket, and gliding joints are common
What is arthritis? A condition causing joint pain and stiffness

skeletal system

hinge joint ball-and-socket joint pivot joint gliding joint

cartilage ligaments tendons

body

anatomical body part transport-related