Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

8. Joints

Introduction to Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Introduction to Joints

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following joints will eventually develop into a synostosis?

Gomphosis between tooth and alveolar socket

Syndesmosis between tibia and fibula

Suture between parietal and temporal bones in adults

Epiphyseal plate of a growing long bone

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Understand the concept of synostosis: Synostosis refers to the fusion of two bones into a single bone, which occurs naturally in certain joints as part of development or aging.

Review the types of joints mentioned: Gomphosis (a fibrous joint between a tooth and its socket), syndesmosis (a fibrous joint between two bones, such as the tibia and fibula), suture (a fibrous joint between skull bones), and the epiphyseal plate (a cartilaginous joint in growing bones).

Recognize that the epiphyseal plate is a temporary cartilaginous joint: It is responsible for bone growth during development. Once growth is complete, the cartilage is replaced by bone, leading to the fusion of the epiphysis and diaphysis into a single structure.

Compare the other joints: Gomphosis, syndesmosis, and sutures do not typically develop into synostosis under normal conditions. Sutures may ossify in older adults, but this is not the same as the developmental process seen in the epiphyseal plate.

Conclude that the epiphyseal plate of a growing long bone is the correct answer: It is the joint that naturally develops into synostosis as part of the normal growth process.