Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following are the characteristics of synarthrosis joint?
(A) They are cartilaginous type
(B) They are fibrous type
(C) They are ligamentous type
(D) They have joint capsule
(E) They have no articular cavity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is (A), (B), (C), and (E) only
Synarthrosis joint:
- They are called fixed or fibrous joints.
- In this joint, no movement is possible at all.
- The bones of these joints are connected by fibrous tissue.
- Examples: skull bones.
- They are cartilaginous joints which mean bones are entirely joined by cartilage, either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.
- They don’t have a joint cavity.
Additional Information
- Joint capsule:
- The joint capsule is a dense fibrous connective tissue that is attached to the bone ends.
- Present in synovial joints.
- Provide stability to the joint.
- Prevent slipping or movements of bones.
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