Cartilaginous Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What are cartilaginous joints
A
Cartilaginous joints are united by Hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
2
Q
What are the two types of cartilaginous joints
A
Symphysis and Synchondrosis
3
Q
Describe symphysis
A
The bones in this joint are separated by a pad of fibrocartilage.
The joint between the two pubic bones (pubic symphysis) and joint between each vertebral body (intervertebral joint).
4
Q
Describe synchrondrosis
A
Bones are joint by hyaline cartilage.
Example:- Costosternal Joint.
