Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems – Positioning, Transfers, Ambulation Practice Test

Two bones meet at a joint. A joint is the site where articulation occurs, allowing movement and providing stability through structures like ligaments and the joint capsule. Cartilage is the smooth tissue that covers bone ends to reduce friction, not the meeting point itself. A tendon connects muscle to bone, enabling movement, while a ligament connects bone to bone to stabilize the joint. For example, the knee is a joint where the femur and tibia meet, with articular cartilage on the ends, ligaments providing stability, and a capsule with fluid that allows smooth motion.