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It consists of bone connected to bone by hyaline cartilage.
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Where does the diaphysis meet the epiphysis?
synchondrosis
What type of joint is between the ribs and costal carilage?
synchondrosis
What type of joint connects the sternum and the first rib?
Synchondrosis
What is the medical term meaning joint between the parietal bones and the occipital bone?
synchondrosis
What does the word synchondrosis mean?
Bone united by hyaline cartilage. Example: Epiphyseal plate
What kind of joint is slightly movable and is held together by fibrous connective tissue?
fibrous synchondrosis
Bones held together by cartilage are known as?
cartilaginous joints or synchondrosis joints
What joint is characterized by cartilage connecting the bony portions?
Amphiarthrosis
Radioulnar articulation can be classified as what type of articulation?
it is one of four options syndesmosis synchondrosis symphysis or Diarthrosis
What is the difference between syndesmosis and synchondrosis?
Syndesmosis: Amphiarthrotic (meaning they slightly move), fibrous joint held together by ligaments. Ex: joints joining fibula and tibia Synchondrosis: Synarthrotic (meaning they do not move), cartilaginous joints held together by hyaline cartilage. Ex: epiphyseal plate
On the basis of structural classification which joint is fibrous connective tissue?
Ligaments are the fibrous connective tissue that holds bones in a joint together.
What are the two types cartiliginous joints?
Types of cartiliginous joints: Synchondrosis Symphysis Synchondrosis joint has bands of hyaline cartilage which unite bones and an epiphyseal plate (temporary). For example between manubrium and first rib (synarthrotic). Symphysis joint has a pad of fibrocartilage between bones. For example the pubis symphysis and the joint between bodies of vertebrae. (amphiarthrotic).
