Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
- Sphenoid Bone
What are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed and which bones are formed by each mechanism?
- The two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed are intramembranous and endochondral ossification. Intramembrous ossification usually forms the bones in the skull, clavicles, mandible, and cranial bones. On the other hand, endochondral ossification develops the majority of the body's bones like the femur, humerus, tibia, etc.
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
- The synovial joints described in the video are the pivot, hinge, saddle, plane, condyloid, and ball-and-socket joints.
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
- The type of joint that allows for the widest ranges of motion is the ball-and-socket joint.