If our body has no joints,would it possible for us to move?

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Joint
Joints are the connections between the two bones that helps in locomotion in the human body.
Besides locomotion or movement, stability and support are also facilitated by joints.
So there will no movement without joints.
Joints are classified into 5 types based on their function: Fixed or immovable joints, ball and socket joints, hinge joints, pivotal joints, and angular joint

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