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What kind of joints are Synovial Joints?
A
Immovable Joints
B
Partially Movable Joints
C
Freely Movable Joints
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A synovial joint is a connection between two bones consisting of a cartilage lined cavity filled with fluid. Synovial joints are capable of the greatest movement. Knees, elbows and shoulders are examples of synovial joints. Since they allow for free movement, synovial joints are classified as diarthrosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diarthroses (freely movable), also known as synovial joints, are defined as containing synovial fluid that allows for all parts of the joint to move against each other. Synovial joints are the most common joint in the body and are the type of joint that most people are familiar with.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diarthroses. Most joints in the adult body are diarthroses, or freely movable joints. The singular form is diarthrosis. In this type of joint, the ends of the opposing bones are covered with hyaline cartilage, the articular cartilage, and they are separated by a space called the joint cavity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ball-and-Socket Joints: Multiaxial joint, In ball-and-socket joints, the sherical or hemispherical head of one bone articulates with the cuplike socket of another. These joints are multiaxial and the most freely moving synovial joints.

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