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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What do sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses have in common?

They are all found only in the lower limbs.

They are all types of fibrous joints.

They all allow free movement between bones.

They are all cartilaginous joints.

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Understand the definition of fibrous joints: Fibrous joints are connections between bones where the bones are held together by dense connective tissue, and they typically allow little to no movement.

Learn about sutures: Sutures are immovable fibrous joints found between the bones of the skull. They are held together by dense connective tissue and are designed for stability rather than movement.

Learn about gomphoses: Gomphoses are specialized fibrous joints that anchor teeth into their sockets in the maxilla or mandible. These joints are immovable and provide stability for the teeth.

Learn about syndesmoses: Syndesmoses are fibrous joints where bones are connected by ligaments or interosseous membranes, such as the connection between the tibia and fibula. These joints allow limited movement.

Conclude the commonality: Sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses are all types of fibrous joints, characterized by their dense connective tissue and limited or no movement.