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Locomotion and Movement
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How do the joints help in movement? Explain.

Answer

Joints are the point of contact between bones or between bones and cartilages.
Role of joints in movement :

1. Movement takes place along the joints which act as fulcrum of the lever.

2. They help in locomotion and many other movements.
3. They help to connect a bone to a bone allowing movemnt.  

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