Joint Structures

Question 1

sutures

Answer 1

(fibrous) found between bones of a skull united by a thin layer of irregular dense connective tissue found between bones of the skull

Question 2

syndesmoses

Answer 2

(fibrous) greater distance between articulating surfaces. United by dense irregular connective tissue, a bone connected by ligament or a membrane

Question 3

Gomphosis

Answer 3

(fibrous) located in the socket of each tooth. It is dentovalveolar (slightly moveable)

Question 4

symphysis

Answer 4

(cartilaginous) connecting material: broad flat discs of fibrous cartilage. Ex. pubic symphysis, intervertebral disc. (seperated by fibrous cartilage)

Question 5

synchondrosis

Answer 5

(synovial) double layered articular capsule that unites articulating bones. Connecting material: hyaline or fibrous cartilage. Ex. between first rib and sternum. (seperated by hyaline cartilage)