Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Classicication of Joints
This interactive presentation on the classification of joints provides a great overview of the three types of joints and their functions.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles and Joints
The anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and what the bones, muscles and joints do in our bodies are explained. Interactive diagrams show the internal structure of a bone, and how muscles and joints work together. Major disorders of the...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Fibrous Joints
Fibrous joints are explained here. At a fibrous joint, the adjacent bones are directly connected to each other by fibrous connective tissue, and thus the bones do not have a joint cavity between them.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Development of Joints
This site introduces you to the developmental process of joint formation.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Classification of Joints
This site provides information regarding the classification of joints. A joint, also called an articulation, is any place where adjacent bones or bone and cartilage come together to form a connection.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
This site examines the anatomy of selected synovial joints of the body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
This article from Family Doctor.org provides in depth terminology and helpful diagrams. This site has links to related articles to learn more about the musculoskeletal system.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains
Growing up is something that most kids can't wait to do. As you grow up, you might experience growing pains. Use this site to learn more about the reasons for growing pains and what to do about them.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Cartilage Disorders
This Medline Plus site explains what cartilage is, and then discusses different disorders and their treatments. Also includes links to organizations and directories for related information.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Hinges Are a Part of You
For this lesson, students will learn about the joints in their bodies. Pipe cleaners will be used to simulate how joints work.
WebMD
Web Md: Rheumatoid Arthritis
WebMD presents an in-depth look at the condition of rheumatoid arthritis. Content discussed includes symptoms, causes, risks, and treatment and prevention. Links to related information are found throughout the text.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kids Health: Musculos Y Articulaciones
These slides shows the different muscles, bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons around the knee. The page is also available in English.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Skeletal System Joints
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the different skeletal joints in the body and understand their function.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Joints: Naming and Identifying Joints in the Human Body
In this investigation, students will study joints by comparing mechanical devices to living joint movement to understand how different kinds of joints work. Students will also determine where these joints are located in the body....
University of British Columbia
Skeleton: The Joints
This is an extremely in depth look at the various different joints and their range of motion. Labeled diagrams are provided for each type. Illustrated quizes and x-rays can be accessed for each joint classification.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Cartilaginous Joints
This site provides information regarding cartilaginous joints, joints where adjacent bones are united by cartilage.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Synovial Joints
The following site provides information regarding synovial joints, the most common type of joint in the body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Osgood Schlatter Disease
If you're an active teenager and you frequently experience pain in joints such as your knees, you may have Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment in this article. Links to similar sites are also...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain
In addition to describing how one might get a strain or sprain, this article offers well-organized, clear advice for those caring for their sprained or strained muscles. Links to related information included.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Fascinating Friction!
In this activity, students use wood, wax paper and oil to investigate the importance of lubrication between materials and to understand the concept of friction. Using wax paper and oil placed between pieces of wood, the function of...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Our Amazing Skeleton
This lesson covers the topic of human bones and joints. Students learn about the skeleton, the number of and types of bones in the body, and how outer space affects astronauts' bones. Students also learn how to take care of their bones...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Extensive information about rheumatoid arthritis including signs, symptoms, causes, complications, treatment, and much more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Joints
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of joints and how they move.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Skeletal System Joints
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] As you age, you might start noticing pain in your knees or elbows. These are examples of joints. Joints are the part of the skeletal system that connect your bones....