What are the uses of the skeleton in our body?

Name the different types of joints? Give one example of each type.

Abhay observed the given figure of a typical 'movable joint' which allows a considerable degree of movement. This type of joint is located in some places in the human body.

(a) Write the specific name of the freely movable joint shown above.

(b) Mention two locations of this joint in the human body.

(c) Name the fibrous connective tissue which holds the bones in proper position and prevent their dislocation during normal movement.

Draw a neat diagram of the "internal structure of a long bone" and label the following parts :

(a) Hyaline cartilage

(b) Fatty yellow bone marrow

(c) Ligament

(d) Spongy red bone marrow

(e) Compact dense bone