CARTILAGE
TYPES
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Question
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What type of joint hold your teeth in place?
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cartilaginous joint
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flexible joint
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fibrous joint
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synovial joint
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gomphosis. It is a specialised fibrous joint, which provides an independent and firm suspension for each tooth. It fits the teeth into their sockets, which are situated in the maxilla and the mandible. The gomphosis fibrous joints are also referred to as peg and socket joints.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fibrous joints are connected by dense connective tissue consisting mainly of collagen. These joints are also called fixed or immovable joints because they do not move. Fibrous joints have no joint cavity and are connected via fibrous connective tissue.
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