Given these types of joints:
a. gomphosis
b. suture
c. symphysis
d. synchondrosis
e. syndesmosis
Choose the types that are held together by fibrous connective tissue.
1. a, b, c
2. a, b, e
3. b, c, e
4. c, d, e
Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
Articulating bones |
Type of Joint |
|
1. |
Parietal and frontal |
suture |
2. |
Two pubic bones |
Symphysis |
3. |
Humerus and Ulna |
Synovial |
4. |
Shafts of radius and ulna |
synchondrosis |
What type of joints are intervertebral discs?
1. sutures.
2. syndesmoses.
3. symphyses.
4. synovial joints.
The primary cartilaginous joints and the secondary cartilaginous joints are respectively called:
1. sutures; synchondroses
2. syndesmoses; symphyses
3. symphyses; syndesmoses
4. synchondroses; symphyses
A space between the bones of the skull in an infant or fetus, where ossification is not complete and the sutures not fully formed is called a:
1. synchondrosis.
2. syndesmosis.
3. symphysis.
4. fontanel.
The type of joint between the first rib and the sternum is a
1. suture.
2. plane joint.
3. synchondrosis.
4. synovial joint.
The articulating bone surfaces at a synovial joint are not directly connected to each other with fibrous connective tissue or cartilage but their stability is due to the presence of:
1. fascia.
2. joint capsule.
3. tendon sheath.
4. aponeurosis.
The synovial fluid in the synovial cavity is secreted by:
1. both articulating bone.
2. articular cartilage cells.
3. adipose cells.
4. the synovial membrane.
The atlantooccipital joint is an
1. suture.
2. ellipsoid joint.
3. saddle joint.
4. pivot joint.
The synovial joint is also called as:
1. diarthrosis
2. amphiarthrosis
3. synarthrosis
4. symphysis