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Not movable joints, also known as sutures; the joints in the skull is called

• diarthrotic

• synarthrotic

• amphiarthrotic

• synovial joints

Our spine are slightly movable joints are called

• diarthrosis

• synarthrosis

• ampiarthrosis

• synchondrosis

What is a joint?

• A joint is used to attach a bone to another bone.

• A joint is a type of fastener used to connect two pieces of wood.
• A joint is a point where two or more bones meet in the body.
• A joint is a type of exercise for the muscles and ligaments.

Joints between skull bones

• diarthrotic/synovial
• fibrous/suture
• amphiarthrotic/epiphyseal disk

Slightly movable joint

• synarthrodial
• amphiarthrodial
• diarthrodial

What is the basis for the functional classification of joints?

• The type of tissue present in the joint

• The amount of movement allowed by the joint

• The presence of a joint cavity

• The location of the joint in the body

What are the structural classifications of joints based on?

• The number of bones connected by the joint

• The amount of movement allowed by the joint

• The material binding bones together and the presence of a joint cavity

• The size of the joint

What are fibrous joints connected by?

• Loose connective tissue

• Dense fibrous connective tissue

• Cartilage

• Synovial fluid

What type of joint is a gomphosis?

• Synovial joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Fibrous joint

• Bony joint

What type of cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of symphyses?

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Calcified cartilage