B.1.2SL only
Structure and function of connective tissues and joints
Guiding question: Why are some joints built for stability while others allow a wide range of movement?
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B.1.2
Connective tissues and joints
Bone, ligament, cartilage, tendon and fascia each either support and stabilise the body or allow it to move, and often both. Joints are classed as fibrous, cartilaginous or synovial, with synovial joints allowing the most movement. The six types of synovial joint, from gliding to ball and socket, differ in how much movement and stability they give.
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1.Which connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?
2.Which joint is a ball and socket joint?
3.Which connective tissue joins bone to bone at a joint?
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Links to other topics
- A.3.1How does training change the stability and range of movement of connective tissues?