Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
= The bone (yellow) centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull is the sphenoid bone.
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 are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed. In intramembranous ossification, compact and spongy bone is developed from mesenchymal tissues. It forms the clavicles, flat bones of the face, mandible, and many of our cranial bones. Meanwhile, endochondral ossification forms most of our bones in the skeleton, such as the bones at the base of the skull and long bones.
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
= The synovial joints being described in the video are the ball-and-socket joint, hinge joint, pivot joint, condyloid joint , saddle joint, and plane joint.
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
= The ball-and-socket joint allows for the widest ranges of motion.