Types of Joints Part 1a

Which of the following best describes the functional classification system of joints?

Synarthroses, Amphiarthroses, Diarthroses

Which of the following best defines a synarthrotic joint?

A joint that allows no appreciable movement between bones

What is the defining characteristic of an amphiarthrotic joint?

It allows limited movement, typically through fibrocartilage or ligaments

Which of the following best describes a diarthrotic joint?

A freely movable joint that includes a synovial cavity and articular cartilage

Which of the following best defines a fibrous joint?

A joint where bones are joined by dense connective tissue and lack a joint cavity

Which of the following best describes a cartilaginous joint?

A joint united by fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage without a synovial cavity

Which statement best defines a synovial joint?

A freely movable joint enclosed by a capsule filled with synovial fluid

Which of the following best defines a suture?

A fibrous joint between flat bones of the skull, tightly bound by a thin layer of dense connective tissue

Which of the following best describes a syndesmosis?

A fibrous joint where bones are connected by ligaments or an interosseous membrane, allowing limited movement

Which statement best defines a gomphosis?

A peg-and-socket fibrous joint where a tooth is anchored into its socket by periodontal ligaments

Where are suture joints found

Skull

Which of the following is the best example of a syndesmosis joint?

Anterior tibiofibular joint

Which of the following best exemplifies a gomphosis joint?

Periodontal ligament anchoring a tooth in its socket

Which of the following correctly identifies the two main types of cartilaginous joints?

Synchondroses and symphyses

Which of the following best describes a synchondrosis?

A temporary or permanent joint in which bones are united by hyaline cartilage and permit little to no movement

Which of the following best describes a symphysis?

A cartilaginous joint in which bones are joined by fibrocartilage and allow slight movement under compression

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis joint?

Epiphyseal plate between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a long bone

Which of the following is an example of a symphysis joint?

Pubic symphysis

Which joint is classified as a symphysis?

Intervertebral disc between adjacent vertebrae