In a joint<span>, </span>bones do<span> not directly contact each other. Instead, they are cushioned by cartilage in the </span>joint<span>, synovial membranes around the </span>joint<span>, and fluid. </span>Muscles <span>provide the force and strength to move the body. ... </span>People<span> lose </span>bone<span> mass or density as they </span>age<span>, especially women after menopause. hope this helps xx</span>
