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

All of the following are synovial joints except:

Ball-and-socket joint

Hinge joint

Suture

Pivot joint

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Step 1: Understand the definition of synovial joints. Synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a synovial cavity filled with synovial fluid, which allows for free movement between the articulating bones. Examples include ball-and-socket, hinge, and pivot joints.

Step 2: Review the types of synovial joints mentioned in the problem. Ball-and-socket joints (e.g., shoulder and hip), hinge joints (e.g., elbow and knee), and pivot joints (e.g., the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae) are all synovial joints.

Step 3: Examine the term 'suture.' Sutures are fibrous joints found in the skull, where bones are tightly bound by dense connective tissue. They do not have a synovial cavity and are immovable, making them non-synovial joints.

Step 4: Compare the characteristics of sutures with synovial joints. Sutures lack the features of synovial joints, such as synovial fluid, a synovial cavity, and free movement.

Step 5: Conclude that 'suture' is not a synovial joint, as it does not meet the criteria for synovial joints, unlike the other options provided in the problem.