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  1. Joint - Wikipedia

    A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones, ossicles, or other hard structures in the body which link an animal's skeletal system into a functional …

  2. JOINT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of JOINT is the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton with the parts that surround and support it. How to use joint in a sentence.

  3. Joints in the Human Body: Anatomy, Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Jul 18, 2023 · A joint is any place in your body where two bones meet. You have several types of joints that give your body structure and help you move.

  4. Joint | Definition, Anatomy, Movement, & Types | Britannica

    Joint, in humans and other animals, structure connecting two or more adjacent parts of the skeleton. Not all joints move, but, among those that do, motions include spinning, swinging, …

  5. JOINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    JOINT definition: 1. belonging to or shared between two or more people: 2. a place in your body where two bones are…. Learn more.

  6. Anatomy, Joints - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    A joint is a region where 2 bones make contact. Joints may be classified histologically or functionally. Histological classification is based on the predominant connective tissue type …

  7. Anatomy of a Joint - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    A tissue called the synovial membrane lines the joint and seals it into a joint capsule. The synovial membrane secretes a clear, sticky fluid (synovial fluid) around the joint to lubricate it. …

  8. Human Joints Explained - Verywell Health

    May 5, 2024 · All joints help hold your bones together, and most allow you to move in different ways. For example, a ball-and-socket joint, like the one that joins your arm to your shoulder, …

  9. Health Lesson: Learning About Joints | NIAMS

    Jun 9, 2025 · A joint is where two or more bones connect. Since bones don’t bend, without joints, it would be impossible for you to move around! The different types of joints are based on how …

  10. Types of joints: Anatomy and arthrology - Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · The point at which two bones lay adjacent to each other (with or without the ability to move) is called a joint. The joints of the human body have been classified based on the …

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