GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE

TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Freely movable joints are also called ____
A
Fibrous Joints
B
Open joints
C
Fiber joints
D
Synovial Joints
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The movable joint is also called a synovial joint due to the presence of lubricating fluid called synovial fluid. Synovial fluid allows the smooth movement of bones at the joints.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diarthroses. Most joints in the adult body are diarthroses, or freely movable joints. The singular form is diarthrosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -A synovial joint is the type of joint found between bones that move against each other, such as the joints of the limbs (e.g. shoulder, hip, elbow and knee). Characteristically it has a joint cavity filled with fluid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The shoulder is the most freely moveable joint in the body.

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