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