Fibrous Joints Quiz

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What are the three main types of joints based on the material that holds them together?

Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints.

What is the function of sutures, according to the text?

To unite the bones of the skull. They function as synarthrosis.

What is the defining characteristic of synovial joints?

They are characterized by a synovial cavity containing synovial fluid and are freely movable, functioning as diarthrosis.

What is the function of symphysis, a type of cartilaginous joint?

It functions as amphiarthrosis. Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is present at the tibiofibular joint, and what is its function?

It is a syndesmosis, a fibrous joint, and it functions as amphiarthrosis. Signup and view all the answers

Name and describe the three main types of fibrous joints mentioned in the text.

<ol> <li>Sutures: Fibrous joint that unites the bones of the skull, function: synarthrosis. 2. Syndesmosis: Fibrous joint present at the tibiofibular joint, function: amphiarthrosis. 3. Gomphosis: Fibrous joint in which a cone-shaped peg fits into a socket, function: synarthrosis.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of cartilaginous joints mentioned in the text and their respective functions?

<ol> <li>Synchondrosis (Primary Cartilaginous Joint) function: synarthrosis. 2. Symphysis function: amphiarthrosis.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of synovial joints?

Synovial joints are characterized by a synovial cavity (joint cavity) containing synovial fluid and are freely movable. Signup and view all the answers

List the five typical structures of a synovial joint mentioned in the text.

<ol> <li>Synovial Cavity or Joint Cavity. 2. Articular cartilage. 3. Articular Capsule. 4. Synovial Fluid. 5. Articular Discs or Fibrocartilage.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of cartilaginous joints?

Cartilaginous joints are held together by cartilage (hyaline or fibrocartilage) and have no joint cavity. They may be immovable or slightly moveable. Signup and view all the answers