Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
- The bone described is known as 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 - forms flat bones of the skull, most facial bones, mandible, and medial part of the clavicle
- Endochondral ossification - forms most bones of the body (best observed in a long bone)
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
- Ball and socket joint
- Hinge joint
- Pivot joint
- Condyloid joint
- Saddle joint
- Gliding joint
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
- Ball and socket joint allows the widest ranges of motion