Section: Module 15: Lesson 3: Joints | Biology | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Discuss both functional and structural classifications for body joints.
    • Describe the characteristic features for fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints and give examples of each.
    • Define and identify the different body movements and identify the joints responsible for the different types of movement.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 6 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Classification of Joints URL
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      Read the entire page. (8 minutes)

      Rice University - 2023

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      Fibrous Joints" URL
      Students must
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      Read the content under the heading "Syndesmosis" and "Gomphosis." (4 minutes)

      Rice University - 2023

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      Cartilaginous Joints URL
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      Read the content under the heading "Symphysis" (2 minutes)

      Rice University - 2023

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      Synovial Joints URL
      Students must
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      Read the content under the heading "Structural Features of Synovial Joints" and "Additional Structures Associated with Synovial Joints." (10 minutes)

      Rice University - 2023

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      Types of Body Movements URL
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      Read the entire page. (18 minutes)

      Rice University - 2023