Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Joints" to "Justinian I." Volume 15, Slice 5

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Joints' to 'Justinian I.'" by Various is a scholarly compilation from the early 1900s that acts as an extensive resource, navigating through the intricacies of diverse subjects like anatomy, engineering principles, geological formations, and legal statutes, with a spotlight on the scientific aspects of joints. Designed for those pursuing complete understanding across these diverse fields, the initial focus presents an exhaustive look into joints, beginning with their anatomical role in the human body. This exploration includes classifications like immovable and movable joints, detailed explanations of their structures, how they work, and how they form in developing embryos. With the support of diagrams and technical descriptions, it shows how anatomical concepts connect to engineering and geology, laying the groundwork for later discussions of law and important historical figures. The starting part has things for readers who want to know about the scientific study of body structures and their wider effects.