Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
Sphenoid bone is the one situated in the middle of the skull.
What are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed and which bones are formed by each mechanism?
Intramembranous Ossification and Endochondral Ossification. In intramembranous Ossification, bones that are formed are mostly found in the skull and clavicles such as flat bones of the face, most cranial bones, and collarbones. In Endochondral Ossification, bone develops by replacing cartilage. Bones that are formed are mostly found in the rest of the skeleton such as bones at the base of the skull, ribs, and long bones.
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
The synovial joins described in the video are ball-and-socket joint, hinge joint, pivot joint, condyloid joint, saddle joint, and gliding joint.
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
Ball-and-socket joints.