Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
Human Anatomy, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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1. The relation between structure of the joints and the functions of each limb.

2. The movements that are unique to the upper limb and the joints that help in these movements.

Introduction:

The bones are responsible for constituting the structural framework of the body. The joints are responsible for attaching various bones in the skeleton system. Their structures allow wide ranges of movements such as gliding, angular movement, and rotation. The most flexible type of joints are the synovial joints.

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