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ShareA joint (articulation) is the location at which two bones make contact (articulate).
Joints are constructed to both allow movement and provide mechanical support.
Structure and function of a joint are closely related.
For more information about the topic Joint, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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