ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following describes the joints in the skull and ribs?
A
movable
B
hinge
C
pivot
D
immovable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A synarthrosis is a joint that is immovable. This includes sutures, gomphoses, and synchondroses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immovable – the two or more bones are in close contact, but no movement can occur – for example, the bones of the skull. The joints of the skull are called sutures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Synarthroses are immovable joints. The singular form is synarthrosis. In these joints, the bones come in very close contact and are separated only by a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue. The sutures in the skull are examples of immovable joints.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ribs and sternum are connected by partly movable joints. Movable joints allow the most movement.

Detailed explanation-5: -The skull consists of fibrous joints that are made up of fibrous connective tissue. Suture is a special type of fibrous joint which is present only in the skull.

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