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Ligament

Connective tissue that joins bones together at a moveable joint

Cartilage

The smooth connective tissue found in the ends of our ears and nose

Tendons

A tissue that attaches muscle to bones at joints

Joints

Places where bones meet the skeleton

Hinge joint

Types of joints EG: elbow and knee

Hinge joint

Types of joints EG: elbow and knee

Ball and socket

Type of joint EG: hip and shoulder