Multiple Choice
Which joint has a larger range of motion, and which one is more stable: the shoulder or the hip?
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8. Joints
Classification of Joints
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Which of the following structures connect bone ends and allow for a stable range of motion?
A
Ligaments
B
Tendons
C
Muscles
D
Cartilage
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Identify the function of each structure listed in the options: Ligaments, Tendons, Muscles, and Cartilage.
Understand that ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability to joints.
Recognize that tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement but not directly stabilizing joints.
Note that muscles are responsible for movement by contracting and pulling on bones, but they do not connect bone ends.
Understand that cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that provides cushioning and support in joints but does not connect bone ends.
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