Sports, Exercise and Health Science · B.1 Generating movement in the body
SEB.1.2 — Structure and function of connective tissues and joints
Sports, Exercise and Health Science · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes
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Connective tissues and joints
The structure of connective tissues and joints are related to their function in enabling movement.
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The five connective tissues
Connective tissues: bone, ligaments, cartilage, fascia and tendons, have functions that increase stability and permit movement.
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The three types of articulation
The three main types of articulations, fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial, have different structures and functions.
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Joint types, stability and movement
The various types of joints, and classes of synovial joints, vary in the amount of stability and movement they provide.