While the common ancestor of vertebrates with synovial joints is still a mystery, the oldest specimen with evidence of these ...

Conventional reconstructive approaches developed in the last several decades have been highly effective in restoring physical function and ... For example, artificial joints constructed from ...

A synovial joint allows bones or cartilage to slide past each other with the aid of a lubricated cavity between them. These joints are present in land vertebrates and bony fish, suggesting this ...

Explores the anatomy and functions of human joints, categorizing them into three main types: fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. It details the characteristics and subtypes of each joint type, ...