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 is a site of long bone growth?

Syndesmosis

Suture joint

Gomphosis

Epiphyseal plate (growth plate)

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Understand the concept of long bone growth: Long bones grow in length primarily at the epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate. This is a layer of hyaline cartilage located between the epiphysis (end of the bone) and the diaphysis (shaft of the bone).

Review the types of joints listed in the problem: Syndesmosis, suture joint, and gomphosis are all examples of fibrous joints, which are primarily involved in providing stability rather than facilitating growth.

Recognize that the epiphyseal plate is not a fibrous joint but a cartilaginous structure. It is classified as a synchondrosis, which is a type of cartilaginous joint where bones are connected by hyaline cartilage.

Understand the physiological process at the epiphyseal plate: Chondrocytes (cartilage cells) divide and produce new cartilage, which is then replaced by bone tissue through the process of endochondral ossification. This is how long bones grow in length during development.

Conclude that the epiphyseal plate is the correct answer because it is the specific site where long bone growth occurs, unlike the other options which are fibrous joints and do not contribute to bone growth.