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Joints need connective tissues

Joints need connective tissues

Cross-section of a synovial joint with cartilage on bone ends, a ligament joining bone to bone, and a tendon linking muscle to bone

A joint is where two or more bones meet, such as the knee or shoulder. In a synovial joint, the bones can move freely, so connective tissues are needed to make that movement safe and efficient.

Ligaments, cartilage and tendons Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physical Education
  3. /Ligaments, cartilage and tendons

Step-by-step lessons covering OCR GCSE Physical Education Ligaments, cartilage and tendons for GCSE Physical Education. Each lesson works through exam-style questions.

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