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

Classification of Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the three structural types of joints?

Fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial

Hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Elastic, rigid, flexible

Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis

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Step 1: Understand the context of the question. The problem is asking about the structural types of joints, which refers to how bones are connected and the material that binds them together, not their functional classification or movement types.

Step 2: Recall the three structural types of joints in the human body. These are: Fibrous joints (connected by dense connective tissue), Cartilaginous joints (connected by cartilage), and Synovial joints (characterized by a fluid-filled joint cavity).

Step 3: Differentiate between structural and functional classifications of joints. Functional classifications (synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis) describe the degree of movement allowed by the joint, while structural classifications describe the physical connection between bones.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options. 'Hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot' refers to types of synovial joints based on movement, not structural types. 'Elastic, rigid, flexible' is not a recognized classification in anatomy. 'Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis' refers to functional classifications, not structural types.

Step 5: Confirm that the correct answer is 'Fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial,' as these are the three structural types of joints in the human body.