Joints

Question 1

fibrous joint

Answer 1

immobile
united by dense connective tissue

Question 2

syndesmosis

Answer 2

type of fibrous joint
prevent separation of bones
ex: between radius and ulna

Question 3

gomphosis

Answer 3

type of fibrous joint
ex: in cavity between mandible and root of tooth

Question 4

sutures

Answer 4

type of fibrous joint
ex: in skull

Question 5

cartilaginous joint

Answer 5

semi mobile, not super dense so have some mobility
united by cartilage

Question 6

synchondroses

Answer 6

type of cartilaginous joint, united by cartilage
ex: in humerus, where epiphysial (growth) cartilage found

Question 7

symphysis

Answer 7

type of cartilaginous joint, bones united by fibrocartilage
can be transformed throughout age
ex: pelvic symphysis

Question 8

synovial joint

Answer 8

mobile
fluid-filled cavity intervenes between the bones

Question 9

synovial joint types

Answer 9

plane joint
hinge joint
pivot joint
condylar joint
ellipsodial joint
saddle joint
ball-and-socket