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Which type of joint is mainly found in our limbs, such as the knee and elbow joints?
Which type of joint is mainly found in our limbs, such as the knee and elbow joints?
- Amphiarthroses
- Synarthroses
- Fibrous joints
- Diarthroses (correct)
What type of joint is the part of the skull that protects the brain?
What type of joint is the part of the skull that protects the brain?
- Fibrous joints
- Diarthroses
- Synarthroses (correct)
- Amphiarthroses
Which connective tissue attaches muscles to bones?
Which connective tissue attaches muscles to bones?
- Tendons (correct)
- Ligaments
- Collagen fibers
- Cartilage
What type of joint connects bones with the collagen fibers of dense connective tissue and is mostly immovable?
What type of joint connects bones with the collagen fibers of dense connective tissue and is mostly immovable?
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Based on how much movement they allow, which type of joint is more stable when it is less movable?
Based on how much movement they allow, which type of joint is more stable when it is less movable?
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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.
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