While the common ancestor of vertebrates with synovial joints is still a mystery, the oldest specimen with evidence of these ...

They appear as spaces, or cavities, between bones or cartilage, lubricated by a thin fluid. This arrangement provides a blend of strength and range. It is more complex than joints that simply fuse or ...

The research team studied joint structure and development across several key animal groups. They analyzed little skates and bamboo sharks (cartilaginous ... Their cartilage pieces were either ...

CHICAGO — Every time you bend your knee, rotate your shoulder, or nod your head, you’re using a remarkable piece of biological engineering called a synovial joint. These specialized connections ...

The research potentially heralds a future where joint replacement surgeries become significantly less common as patients regain function through regenerative approaches. Cartilage serves as the ...