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What is the function of joints in the skeletal system?
What is the function of joints in the skeletal system?
- To connect bones through ligaments
- To allow the bones to move freely
- To hold the bones together and allow flexibility (correct)
- To provide rigidity to the skeletal system
Which type of joint is characterized by bones united by fibrous tissue and is largely immovable?
Which type of joint is characterized by bones united by fibrous tissue and is largely immovable?
- Cartilaginous Joint
- Amphiarthroses Joint
- Synovial Joint
- Fibrous Joint (correct)
What would happen if we had fewer joints in our skeletal system?
What would happen if we had fewer joints in our skeletal system?
- We would have more flexibility
- We would have better posture
- We would move like robots (correct)
- We would have stronger bones
Which type of joint allows for freely moveable joints?
Which type of joint allows for freely moveable joints?
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In the classification of joints, which type allows for slightly moveable joints?
In the classification of joints, which type allows for slightly moveable joints?
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What is the role of ligaments in relation to bones?
What is the role of ligaments in relation to bones?
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What is the classification of joints where bones are held together by fibrous tissue?
What is the classification of joints where bones are held together by fibrous tissue?
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What is the main difference between synarthroses and diarthroses joints?
What is the main difference between synarthroses and diarthroses joints?
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What is the characteristic of cartilaginous joints?
What is the characteristic of cartilaginous joints?
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