Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
- The sphenoid bone is the bone in the middle of the skull that connects to the other bones on both sides.
What are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed and which bones are formed by each mechanism?
- intramembranous ossification: mesenchymal tissue is converted to bone.
- Endochondral ossification: cartilage intermediate is replaced by the bone.
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
- You'll learn about many types of synovial joints in this video, including ball-and-socket joints, hinge joints, pivot joints, condyloid joints, saddle joints, and gliding joints.
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
- The ball and socket synovial joint have the most mobility. It consists of two bones, one of which has a cup-like depression into which a ball-shaped surface of the first bone fits. It improves the body's capability to move along an infinite number of axes. The shoulder and hip joints are well-known examples of this joint.