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We probably inherited our #joints from… a #fish
#Cartilaginous fish form the same style of joint that we do, while jawless fish don't.
Humans, other land #vertebrates, and jawed fish have #synovial joints. The lubricated cavity within these joints makes them more mobile and stable because it allows for bones or cartilage to slide against each other without friction, which facilitates movement.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/we-probably-inherited-our-joints-from-a-fish/ -
(21 Mar) We probably inherited our joints from… a fish
Cartilaginous fish form the same style of joint that we do, while jawless fish don’t.
https://s.faithcollapsing.com/8fd8a
Archive: ais: https://archive.md/wip/6rtFP ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/ebh6k#biology #developmental-biology #evolution #joints #paleontology #science #synovial-joints