Chapter 8: Cartilaginous Joints

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Bones are held together by cartilage. 

Cartilaginous joints.

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What joints are connected by bands of hyaline cartilage?

  • Many temporary joints that will eventually ossify, but some are permanent

Synchondrosis.

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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif">What is an example of synchondrosis?</span></p>

What is an example of synchondrosis?

Epiphyseal plates of long bone during childhood, and the articulation of 1st rib and manubrium. 

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Characterized by a pad of fibrocartilage between 2 bones. 

Symphysis.

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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif">What is an example of symphysis?</span></p>

What is an example of symphysis?

Pubic symphysis and vertebrae disks.