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 examples represents a bony joint, or synostosis?

Fusion of the two frontal bones into a single bone in the adult skull

The sutures between cranial bones in a child

The pubic symphysis

The shoulder joint

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Understand the definition of a bony joint (synostosis): A bony joint, or synostosis, occurs when two bones fuse together to form a single bone. This type of joint is immovable and typically forms during development or as a result of aging.

Analyze the first option: 'Fusion of the two frontal bones into a single bone in the adult skull.' This represents a bony joint because the two frontal bones fuse into one during development, forming a single immovable structure.

Analyze the second option: 'The sutures between cranial bones in a child.' Sutures are fibrous joints, not bony joints, as they allow slight movement during development and do not involve the fusion of bones into one.

Analyze the third option: 'The pubic symphysis.' The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint, not a bony joint, as it consists of fibrocartilage and allows limited movement.

Analyze the fourth option: 'The shoulder joint.' The shoulder joint is a synovial joint, which is highly movable and does not involve the fusion of bones. Therefore, it is not a bony joint.