5 Questions
Which type of joint is mainly found in our limbs, such as the knee and elbow joints?
Diarthroses
What type of joint is the part of the skull that protects the brain?
Synarthroses
Which connective tissue attaches muscles to bones?
Tendons
What type of joint connects bones with the collagen fibers of dense connective tissue and is mostly immovable?
Synarthroses
Based on how much movement they allow, which type of joint is more stable when it is less movable?
Synarthroses
Study Notes
Types of Joints
- Synovial joints are mainly found in limbs, such as the knee and elbow joints, allowing for a wide range of motion.
Skull Joints
- The joints in the part of the skull that protects the brain are called sutures.
Muscle Attachment
- Tendons are the type of connective tissue that attach muscles to bones.
Immovable Joints
- Synarthroses are a type of joint that connects bones with the collagen fibers of dense connective tissue and are mostly immovable.
Joint Stability
- Less movable joints are more stable.
Test your knowledge of joint (articulation) classification with this quiz. Explore the structural and functional aspects of joints and learn about the connective tissues that hold the skeleton together. Ideal for anatomy and physiology enthusiasts.
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