Biology / Unit 13 Bio 3105 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Cartilaginous Joints
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The idea
A cartilaginous joint connects bones through cartilage, allowing limited movement while providing more flexibility than a fibrous joint and less than a synovial one.
In practice
The joints between vertebral bodies, cushioned by fibrocartilage discs, allow the spine to bend within a limited range.
Where people slip
Limited movement is not the same as no movement — a cartilaginous joint still flexes measurably under load.
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