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 A need for strength makes the bones rigid, but if the skeleton consisted of one solid bone, movement would be impossible. Nature has solved this problem by dividing the skeleton into many bones and creating joints where the bones intersect. Joints come in a variety of designs, each especially built for the limb it serves. Joints permit bodily movement and are held together by fibers called "ligaments". Joints are "oiled" continuously to prevent friction.
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Articles:
All Joints and Ligaments - Organized by Region
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
All of the joints and ligaments of the human body are listed by region in detail.
Joints and Ligaments of the Abdomen
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
The joints and ligaments of the abdomen are listed in detail.
Joints and Ligaments of the Head and Neck
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
The joints and ligaments of the head and neck are listed in detail.
Joints and Ligaments of the Lower Limb
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
The joints and ligaments of the lower limb are listed in detail.
Joints and Ligaments of the Pelvis & Perineum
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
The joints and ligaments of the pelvis and perineum are listed in detail.
Joints and Ligaments of the Thorax
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
The joints and ligaments of the thorax are listed in detail.
Joints and Ligaments of the Upper Limb
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/1/2002
Details of all the joints and the upper limbs are listed in detail.
What are Joints?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/25/2002
In order for physical movements to be carried out, the individual bones have to be able to move against each other and connected to each other. This is the function of the joints. According to the extent to which movement is facilitated, joints are distinguished between uni-axial, bi-axial and tri-axial to multi-axial joints.
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