Articulations: The site where 2 or more bones meet. Joints are the weakest part of the skeleton. Classification Functional: Amount of movement allowed.
Bones Review. What are the functions of bones? Support – form the framework that supports the body and cradles soft organs Protection – provide a protective.
9 JointsJoints. Joints Rigid elements of the skeleton meet at joints or articulations Greek root “arthro” means joint Articulations can be: –Bone to bone.
8-1 Anatomy and Physiology, Seventh Edition Rod R. Seeley Idaho State University Trent D. Stephens Idaho State University Philip Tate Phoenix College Copyright.
Active Lecture Questions C H A P T E R Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. 8 Joints.
Skeletal System 4 Honors Anatomy to be copied. Joints & Homeostasis Joints contribute to homeostasis by holding bones together in ways that allow movement.
