Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function Chapter 9 (Saladin 7th edition) Questions & Answers
Which of the following is not a fibrous joint?
A) suture
B) syndesmosis
C) gomphosis
D) synchondrosis - ANS-D) synchondrosis
The joint between the parietal bones is functionally classified as what type of joint?
A) synovial
B) synchrondosis
C) cartilaginous
D) synarthrosis - ANS-D) synarthrosis
Synovial joints may be either diarthroses or
A) synovial.
B) synarthroses.
C) fibrous. - ANS-A) synovial.
Immovable fibrous joints in the skull are called
A) sutures.
B) syndesmoses.
C) synchondroses.
D) None of the above. - ANS-A) sutures.
If a suture completely ossifies, it would then be a ________________.
A) synostosis
B) synchondrosis
C) syndesmosis
D) symphysis - ANS-A) synostosis