joints

So I'm told I need hip replacement  I had a car wreck many years ago.Without going into detail, I live in pain. So you know me I'm looking for another way. Win or fail I'll take you with me. Step one gather info., step two learn, step three act/try it out.

  What are joints in the human body?

Webster defines joints as a meeting locations between two entities. In medical terms, a joint refers to any place in or on the human body where two bones come together.

Did you know that bones are considered living tissue?

All living tissue consists of blood vessels (arteries, arterioles, capilaries, veins and venules.) These supply bones, nerves, and the majority of major tissues in your body with nutrients. This makes it possible for your body to be able to rebuild itself continually.

Your bones have many responsibilities, but the two primary are:

1. To protect your vital organs.
2. To provide the framework for the human body.

In what area of the body does two or more bones actually fuse?

The skull! But with regard to joints, these are two bones that do not actually touch. There is a small space between then end, or distal portion and the adjacent bone or bones. Pain in Joints. This helps to prevent them from grinding or wearing down these surfaces.

How many bones are found inside the human body?

• Over 200.

How many joints are found in the human body?

• Over 150.

To get a great look at how your joints work in action, watch athletes competing in sports!

Your television provides many examples of our joints in action just by following your favorite sports event, team, or athlete.

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If you want further proof, get into your car and start driving. Joints make it all possible.

Now there are other important structures which are integral in making your mobility possible. Muscles, tendons, and small sacs which cushion the joints, called bursae, assist in the mobility of your bones by providing support, power, and less friction.

You can invision a joint being similar to an egg. The outer shell encapsulating the joint is similar to an egg shell encapsulating the yolk and egg white. The special lining of the joint is referred to as a synovial membrane or synovium. It’s job is to make a slick, slippery liquid referred to a synovial fluid. This fluid will fill the open space between each bone.

To further protect each end of the bone, they are protected by cartilage. What makes cartilage tough is a combination of a tissue that is durable, slick, and rubbery.

Did you realize that the cartilage protecting your joints is a better shock absorbing material than the suspension on your car?

How does cartilage work to protect your joints?

Try imagining walking down the street and shifting the weight from your right knee to your left knee. As you do this the pressure also shifts. The cartilage from the right knee releases pressure on the synovial fluid, while your left knee compresses the synovial fluid inbetween the joints. This simple action keeps your bones from damage and trauma.

Here are some interesting facts about joints:

1. A newborn has over 350 bones, but by the action of fusing, that number will reduce to 206.
2. Cartilage is made up of between 65% and 80% water. No wonder it is a great shock absorbing material.
3. Jogging can increase the pressure on your knees tenfold.