Joint Types Introduction - Fibrous Joints -

Question 1

What do all fibrous joints have in common?

Answer 1

All fibrous joints are joined by fibrous connective tissue,
meaning a short ligament.

Question 2

What is unique about the movement that takes place at
these joints compared to a joint like the knee (that also
has ligaments)?

Answer 2

Unlike the knee, fibrous joints usually have no movement,
although one type has limited movement.

Question 3

Because of their movement, what two terms are used to
describe fibrous joints?

Answer 3

Fibrous joints are usually synarthrotic (no movement),
but a few are amphiarthrotic (allow limited movement).

Question 4

Give the specific names for the fibrous joints shown.

Answer 4

(a) = Suture
(b) = Syndesmosis (shown between distal ends of tibia & fibula)

(c)= Gomphosis (periodontal ligaments hold teeth in
socket)

Question 5

This joint between the ulna and radius has a large
interosseus ligament found in the gap between the
bones.
Which of the three fibrous joint types is it?

Answer 5

This is a syndesmosis.