is it okay to crack your knuckles?
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Is it Okay to Crack Your Knuckles?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIBydD49-xM
Joint Facts
Joints - are places where two bones meet
There are 400 + jointsApproximately 230 movable and semi-
movable jointsMuscles span joints, crossing from 1
bone to anotherWhen muscles contract, they tug on
the bones, producing movement at the joint
CartilageThere are three types: 1.Hyaline2.Fibrous and 3.Elastic
Hyaline cartilage: Covers the ends of bonesCushions and reduces friction during
movementKey to preventing wear and tear on joints
Knee Joint
Ligaments
Ligaments - Connects bone to bone
Bands of tough, fibrous collagen and stretchy elastin
Bind joints to help strengthen and stabilizePermit movement in certain directionsAlso support organs, such as the liver and
bladder
Knee Joint
TendonsTendons – Connect muscle to bone.
When a muscle contracts, it pulls on a tendon, which then tugs on the attached bone
Also help stabilize joints
Achillies Tendon
Types of JointsImmovable - craniumHinge – elbow, knee, jawPivot – head/neck, elbowEllipsoidal - hand/wrist, foot/ankleBall and socket – shoulder, hipSaddle – knuckles, thumb, wristGliding – hand, foot
Joints continued……
Ligaments join with other connective tissue to form a joint capsule, enclosing the moveable joint
The joint capsule is lined with a membrane that secretes synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricating substance
Clinical Conditions
GigantismChildhood hyper secretion of growth
hormone by the pituitary gland causes excessive growth.
Tallest Man Ever: Robert Wadlow – 8 ft 11 inch
Pituitary dwarfismGrowth hormone deficiency in
children resulting in extremely short long bones and maximum stature of 4 feet.
Shortest man: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/09/04/shortest-man-world-has-died/71743044/