Joints are the areas in the body where two or more bones meet, keeping the skeleton together and helping to allow movement. They are configured to be supple but stable, consisting of cartilage (tissue that covers the bone), synovial membrane (which lubricates and encapsulates the joint), ligaments (tissues that connect bone to bone), tendons (tissues that connect muscle to bone), and bursas (sacs that cushion friction). These important structures allow us to safely absorb impact from movements such as walking, jogging, and jumping.
The mobility of our joints can affect our quality of life. The largest joints in the body, the ball-and-socket joints of the shoulders and hips, should be supple enough to reach, stretch, and extend the body to meet an object but strong enough to brace the body when…
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Diabetes Self-Management (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2023