A dense outer layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints is the:

1. epiphysis

2. diaphysis

3. articular cartilage

4. periosteum

Given these types of joints:

a. gomphosis
b. suture
c. symphysis
d. synchondrosis
e. syndesmosis

Choose the types that are held together by fibrous connective tissue.

1. a, b, c

2. a, b, e

3. b, c, e

4. c, d, e
 

Given these types of joints:

1 gomphosis
2 suture
3 symphysis
4 synchondrosis
5 syndesmosis

Choose the types that are held together by cartilage.

1. 1,2

2. 1,4

3. 2,3

4. 3,4
 

A space between the bones of the skull in an infant or fetus, where ossification is not complete and the sutures not fully formed is called a:

1. synchondrosis.

2. syndesmosis.

3. symphysis.

4. fontanel.

The primary cartilaginous joints and the secondary cartilaginous joints are respectively called:

1. sutures; synchondroses

2. syndesmoses; symphyses

3. symphyses; syndesmoses

4. synchondroses; symphyses