Bone Health and Anatomy: Joint Types & Strengthening

Building bone mass and maintaining joint range of motion is critical for skeletal health. Learn the names of major bones and treatments for stress fractures.

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Normal Range of Motion of the Wrist

The wrist is one of the smaller joints in your body, but it is made up of multiple bones. Two rows of 4 small carpal bones sit at the base of your hand. The bottom row of carpal bones meets the end of the forearm bones, enabling movement in your wrist joint.

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What Are the Three Different Types of Joints?

Joints are located where two bones come together, allowing movement of the human skeleton. Human joints vary in shape, each moving in a particular way for specific purposes. Some joints prevent movement, functioning mainly to stabilize part of the body, while others allow movement in several directions.

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