Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Jawed vertebrates known as gnathostomes appear to be the first creatures with the synovial joints, according to Shubin. These joint cavities can be seen in cartilaginous fish such as skates or sharks.

Evidence for this function first came from studies of the organ's anatomy and its nerves as well ... Like the intracranial joint, this feature is unknown in any other extant animal.

Dosher Memorial Hospital will present an interactive seminar, “Understanding Joint Health: From Anatomy to Action,” at the ...