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1
Q

What type of cartilage joint is shown?

A

These two examples are synchondroses, or joints that
contain a plate of hyaline cartilage.

2
Q

Give the specific names for these two examples of synchondroses.

A

Left= Epiphyseal Growth Plate (also known as metaphysis)

Right= 1st Sternocostal joint (costal cartilage connecting rib to sternum)

3
Q

What kind of movement occurs at this joint type & what term applies to
this?

A

No movement occurs‐‐‐These are synarthrotic.

4
Q

The epiphyseal growth plate (metaphysis) is an example of a joint that
fuses the two bone pieces into a single piece.
What has the joint become when this happens?

A

A joint that fuses together is called a synostosis.

5
Q

What type of cartilage joint is shown?

A

These two examples are symphyses, or joints joined by
a plate of fibrocartilage.

6
Q

Give the specific names for these two examples.

A

Left= Intervertebral Discs (between vertebrae)

Right= Symphysis pubis (between pubic bones of hip)

7
Q

What type of movement occurs at this joint type & what
term applies to this?

A

These have limited movement or are amphiarthrotic.

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