True or false: Another name for a joint is an articulation and ultimately joints

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True or false: Another name for a joint is an articulation and ultimately joints hold bones together but permit movement. a. True b. False When considering the functional classification of joints based on movement, which of these describes and immovable joint? a. Synarthrosis b. Amphiarthrosis c. Diarthrosis When considering the functional classification of joints based on movement, which of these describes the slightly movable joint? a. Synarthrosis b. Amphiarthrosis c. Diarthrosis When considering the functional classification of joints based on movement, which of these describes the freely movable joint? a. Synarthrosis b. Amphiarthrosis c. Diarthrosis True or false: sutures of the skull are considered diarthrosis? a. True b. False

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66. Ans:- True; The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of movement of body parts. An articulation or joint is usually formed of fibrous.

67. Ans:- a. Synarthrosis; A union of two bones by fibrous tissue such as a syndesmosis orgomphosis in which there is no joint cavity and little motion is possible. and this is called as Synarthrosis, Fibrous joint, synarthrodia, synarthrodial joint.

68. Ans:- b. Amphiarthrosis; Eg. The joints formed  by adjacent  vertebrae contain intervertebral disc formed of cartilage. This arrangement in the vertebrae allow for limited movement.  Other examples include the symphysis pubis and sacroiliac joints.

69. Ans:- c. Diarthrosis; The ends of the bones forming these joints are bound together by an articular capsule formed out of ligaments.

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