Synovial joints were present in the common ancestor of jawed fish but lacking in jawless fish.

Synovial joints, characterized by reciprocally congruent and lubricated articular surfaces separated by a cavity, can simultaneously provide mobility and load bearing. Here, we study the early evolution of synovial joints by examining the morphological, genetic, and molecular features required for t...

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Main Authors: Neelima Sharma, Yara Haridy, Neil Shubin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-02-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002990
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