1. Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
The bone centrally located in the skull is the sphenoid bone.
2. What are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed and which bones are formed by each mechanism?
There are two types of ossification, namely: intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification. Intramembranous ossification occurs on or within fibrous connective tissue membranes. This forms flat bones of the skull, clavicle, and most of the cranial bones. Endochondral ossification, on the other hand, is the replacement of cartilage with bone. Almost all of the bones, save for the flat bones of the skull, mandible, and clavicles, are formed through this kind of bone formation.
3. What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
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Ball and socket joints
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Hinge joints
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Pivot joints
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Condyloid joints
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Saddle joints
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Gliding joints
3.2 Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
Ball and socket joints allow for the greatest range of motion.