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Which type of joint allows movement in multiple directions?
Which type of joint allows movement in multiple directions?
What is the function of bursa around joints?
What is the function of bursa around joints?
How do tendons and ligaments contribute to joint stability?
How do tendons and ligaments contribute to joint stability?
Which type of joint is found between carpal and tarsal bones?
Which type of joint is found between carpal and tarsal bones?
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What is the role of synovial fluid in joint health?
What is the role of synovial fluid in joint health?
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Why is synovial fluid more easily absorbed by articular cartilage after exercise?
Why is synovial fluid more easily absorbed by articular cartilage after exercise?
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What type of joint is found between the teeth and their sockets?
What type of joint is found between the teeth and their sockets?
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Which type of joint involves articulations surrounded by a joint capsule and synovial membrane?
Which type of joint involves articulations surrounded by a joint capsule and synovial membrane?
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Which structure binds bones together across joints and is more elastic than tendons?
Which structure binds bones together across joints and is more elastic than tendons?
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What type of motion do hinge joints, like those in fingers and toes, provide for?
What type of motion do hinge joints, like those in fingers and toes, provide for?
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What is the main function of tendons in the skeletal system?
What is the main function of tendons in the skeletal system?
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What type of cartilage joins two bones in synchondroses?
What type of cartilage joins two bones in synchondroses?
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Which part of the skeletal system is considered an active tissue?
Which part of the skeletal system is considered an active tissue?
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What is the primary function of the skeletal system related to support?
What is the primary function of the skeletal system related to support?
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Which bones form within tendons in response to stress?
Which bones form within tendons in response to stress?
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Where are wormian bones typically found in the human body?
Where are wormian bones typically found in the human body?
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Which mineral is primarily stored in bone tissue for electrolyte balance?
Which mineral is primarily stored in bone tissue for electrolyte balance?
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Which part of the skeletal system softens in women before birth to allow expansion of the birth canal?
Which part of the skeletal system softens in women before birth to allow expansion of the birth canal?
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