Joints: Stability and Movement

Joints are where bones come together in the human body. The adult human body usually has 206 bones, and except for the hyoid bone in the neck, each bone is connected to at least one other bone. Many joints let bones move smoothly against each other, while other joints are built for support and very little movement.

Joints or articulations are areas in the skeleton where two bones meet.

While the rigidity of bones give structure and support to the human body, joints contribute to the protection, stability, and flexibility provided by the skeletal system.

For example, skull joints interlock the bones that protect the brain, intervertebral joint...