GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Intervertebral joints. The intervertebral joints connect directly adjacent vertebrae of the vertebral column. Each intervertebral joint is a complex of three separate joints; an intervertebral disc joint (intervertebral symphysis) and two zygapophyseal (facet) joints.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cartilaginous joints are where the adjacent bones are joined by cartilage. At a synchondrosis, the bones are united by hyaline cartilage. The epiphyseal plate of growing long bones and the first sternocostal joint that unites the first rib to the sternum are examples of synchondroses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three movements in the spine are flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion. These movements occur as a combination of rotation and translation in the sagittal, coronal and horizontal plane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Slightly movable joints are called amphiarthroses. The singular form is amphiarthrosis. In this type of joint, the bones are connected by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.