All Topics
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Shoulder
The shoulder joint is the most moveable joint in the body. Its ball-and-socket shape allows the arm to move in many different directions, which is necessary for everyday activities and exercise.
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Elbow
The elbow is a hinged joint that bends the arm and allows the forearm to rotate. These movements are needed for everyday tasks, like reaching and carrying, as well as athletic motions like throwing and lifting.
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Hand and Wrist
The hand and wrist are made up of many small joints that work together to perform fine motor movements. Coordination of the fingers, hand, and wrist is needed to carry out daily tasks involving grasping, gripping, and pinching.
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Hip
This weight-bearing ball-and-socket joint plays an important role in providing stability and strength to the entire leg and keeping the body in motion at home, at work, or on the playing field.
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Knee
This weight-bearing hinge joint supports the body with everyday movements like walking or exercise and more involved sports. While the knee mainly bends and straightens, it also relies on support from tendons and ligaments for side-to-side stability.
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Foot and Ankle
The foot and ankle are made up of 26 bones and 33 joints. Together, these structures help maintain balance and shift weight when stepping from one foot to the other.
