Immunostaining depicts collagen-2 (cyan) and nucleus (magenta) at the articulation in the little skate embryo's pelvic joint. Synovial joints are a key feature of most vertebrate skeletons, providing ...

Synovial Joints (Definition) : Synovial joints are the most common joint type in the human body. They have a unique structure that includes a joint capsule, synovial fluid, articular cartilage ...

Synovial joints, the lubricated cavity that lets the bones in our shoulders, knees, and elbows slide smoothly against each other, provide freedom of movement to all vertebrates. Scientists have known ...

The efficient architecture of our joints, which allows our skeletons to be flexible and sturdy, originated among our most ancient jawed fish ancestors, according to a new study. The efficient ...