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What Are Joints?

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Joints

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Joints are the places in your body where bones meet. You have big joints (like the ones in your hips, shoulders, and legs) and itty, bitty ones (like the ones in your hands and feet). Your knee is a joint and so are all the bendy parts of your fingers!

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