Discuss the functions of joints

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Joints serve three functions: (1 ) Joints enable movement when surrounding muscles and tendons exert the necessary amount of force across the joint. (2 ) Joints provide stability; some joints provide limited to no movement. (3 ) Joints allow bones to lengthen when epiphyseal plates grow during skeletal development.

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