While the common ancestor of vertebrates with synovial joints is still a mystery, the oldest specimen with evidence of these ...

The researchers also studied fossils of extinct fishes dating back almost 400 million years and saw evidence that some of the ...

Researchers found evidence that the joints evolved as the species became active predators with jaws and mobile skeletons.

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Four important synovial joints used in most sporting actions are the elbow and shoulder joints in the arm, and the knee and hip joints in the leg. The elbow and knee joints are both hinge joints.

A new study from the University of Chicago has uncovered the surprising origin of the flexible joints that allow us to move our shoulders, knees, and elbows smoothly. These joints, called synovial ...