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Joints and Movement

"Icon, white arrow with bullseye on navy background" Learning objectives

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:

  • Describe the structure and composition for different types of cartilage and joints
  • List the different types of joint movement and describe the angular motion of joints
  • Compare and contrast tendon and ligament structure and function
  • Describe the stifle joint of a mammal

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Watch Crash Course: Joints (May 2015) [YouTube, 9:22mins]

 

 

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