About 143,000 results
Open links in new tab
  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 whole. [1][2][3] …

  2. Joints in the Human Body: Anatomy, Types & Function

    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.

  3. 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, gliding, rolling, and …

  4. 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.

  5. Anatomy of a Joint - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move.

  6. Joints – Classification, Structure and Stability - TeachMeAnatomy

    Learn the basics of joints in human anatomy, including joint classification, synovial structure and factors affecting joint stability. Designed for medical students and clinicians.

  7. JST: Joint Services Transcript | Military OneSource

    The Joint Services Transcript, a collaborative program that replaces previous transcript programs, describes your military schooling, training and work history in civilian terms. JST provides the …

  8. Joint | definition of joint by Medical dictionary

    Some are immovable, such as the sutures where segments of bone are fused together in the skull. Others, such as those between the vertebrae, are gliding joints and have limited motion. However, …

  9. Joints - Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders - MSD Manual Consumer Version

    In a joint, the ends of the bones are covered with cartilage. Cartilage is a smooth, tough, resilient, and protective tissue composed of collagen, water, and proteoglycans to reduce friction as joints move.

  10. Anatomy of a Joint | UMass Memorial Health

    Joints are the areas where 2 or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Joints consist of the following: Cartilage. This is a type of tissue that covers the surface of a bone at …