ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The vertebra is a gliding joint.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: The given statement is true.

Detailed explanation-2: -The joints of the vertebral arches are plane synovial joints known as the zygapophyseal joints, often called facet joints. These joints are formed between the superior and the inferior articular processes (zygapophyses) of adjoining vertebrae.

Detailed explanation-3: -Also known as the plane joint, gliding joints are composed of two smooth surfaces that slide over one another to produce limited movement. They are primarily found in the ankles, wrist, and spine. Like the other joints in the body, plane joints can be affected by arthritis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lower leg to the ankle joint and the forearm to wrist joint are the two main examples of gliding joints.

Detailed explanation-5: -The six types of freely movable joint include ball and socket, saddle, hinge, condyloid, pivot and gliding. Common causes of joint pain include inflammation (pain and swelling), infection and injury.

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