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.

Describe the structure and function of cartilage in joints.

What are ligaments and how do they relate to joints?