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 is not a type of synovial joint?

Suture joint

Ball and socket joint

Pivot joint

Hinge joint

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Begin by understanding what synovial joints are. Synovial joints are the most common and movable type of joint in the body, characterized by a fluid-filled joint cavity that allows for smooth movement between bones.

Identify the types of synovial joints. Common types include ball and socket joints, pivot joints, hinge joints, saddle joints, plane joints, and condyloid joints.

Examine the characteristics of each type of synovial joint: - Ball and socket joints allow for rotational movement and are found in the shoulder and hip. - Pivot joints allow for rotational movement around a single axis, such as the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae. - Hinge joints allow for movement in one plane, like the elbow and knee.

Understand what a suture joint is. Suture joints are fibrous joints found in the skull where bones are tightly bound by fibrous tissue, allowing for very little movement. They are not synovial joints.

Conclude that suture joints do not fit the definition of synovial joints, as they lack a fluid-filled cavity and are immovable, unlike the other options listed.