Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What are the three types of functional and structural joints in the body?

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The skeleton system in human body is divided into axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. Different joints are present in both type of skeleton systems that are classified into different categories according to their structure and function.

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