I WONDER - What Is A Joint?

Joints are crucial for movement, allowing us to bend and swing various body parts. Without them, our bodies would be stiff, making tasks difficult. Joints contain cartilage, which aids in flexible movement, and are held together by ligaments, strong tissue bands. Understanding joints helps in identifying parts of the body that can move or bend.

What is the primary function of joints in the human body?

• To produce blood cells

• To provide strength

• To allow movement

• To store energy

What would happen to the body without joints?

• It would be more flexible

• It would be stiff and immobile

• It would be lighter

• It would be stronger

Which part of the body is likely to be a joint?

• The rib

• The skull

• The elbow

• The spine

What is the role of cartilage in joints?

• To make movement flexible

• To store calcium

• To connect muscles to bones

• To produce red blood cells

What are ligaments compared to in the text?

• Elastic bands

• Wooden sticks

• Plastic tubes

• Metal rods