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Firmness and Locomotion

The document describes the different types of joints in the human body. It discusses fixed joints that do not allow movement, slightly movable joints that allow a small amount of movement through cartilage, and freely movable joints that allow a wide range of movement through synovial fluid. It provides examples of the three main types of freely movable joints: ball-and-socket joints like the shoulder, hinge joints like the elbow, and gliding joints like the wrist. It also compares the features of tendons and ligaments.

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Firmness and Locomotion

The document describes the different types of joints in the human body. It discusses fixed joints that do not allow movement, slightly movable joints that allow a small amount of movement through cartilage, and freely movable joints that allow a wide range of movement through synovial fluid. It provides examples of the three main types of freely movable joints: ball-and-socket joints like the shoulder, hinge joints like the elbow, and gliding joints like the wrist. It also compares the features of tendons and ligaments.

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Firmness and locomotion

The image you sent is a diagram of different types of joints in the human body. The text
labels the different parts of a joint, including the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and
synovial fluid. The text also describes the three main types of joints: fixed, slightly
movable, and freely movable.

 Fixed joints: These joints are immovable, and the bones are joined together by
strong fibrous tissue. An example of a fixed joint is the joint between the bones of
the skull.
 Slightly movable joints: These joints allow for a small amount of movement.
They are connected by cartilage, which is a flexible tissue. An example of a
slightly movable joint is the joint between the vertebrae in the spine.
 Freely movable joints: These joints allow for a wide range of movement. They
are lined with synovial fluid, which reduces friction between the bones. There are
three main types of freely movable joints: ball-and-socket joints, hinge joints, and
gliding joints.
o Ball-and-socket joints: These joints allow for movement in all directions.
An example of a ball-and-socket joint is the shoulder joint.
o Hinge joints: These joints allow for movement in one plane only, like a
hinge on a door. An example of a hinge joint is the elbow joint.
o Gliding joints: These joints allow bones to slide past each other. An
example of a gliding joint is the joint between the wrist bones.
Tendons vs. Ligaments:

Feature Tendons Ligaments

Connects Muscle to bone Bone to bone

Transfers force generated by muscles to Provides stability and support


Function
move bones to joints

Location Mainly around muscles and bones Mainly around joints

More flexible, like a rubber


Flexibility Less flexible, more like a rope
band

Appearance White, glistening Yellowish

Better blood supply than


Blood supply Limited blood supply
tendons

Slower to heal due to limited blood


Healing Can heal faster than tendons
supply

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