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

A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a ________ joint.

syndesmosis

suture

gomphosis

synchondrosis

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Step 1: Understand the definition of a fibrous joint. Fibrous joints are connections between bones where the bones are held together by dense connective tissue, allowing little to no movement.

Step 2: Learn about the specific types of fibrous joints. These include sutures (found in the skull), syndesmoses (bones connected by ligaments), and gomphoses (peg-in-socket joints).

Step 3: Focus on the term 'peg-in-socket.' This describes a joint where one bone fits into a socket-like structure of another bone, such as the connection between teeth and their sockets in the jawbone.

Step 4: Match the description 'peg-in-socket' to the correct type of fibrous joint. Gomphosis is the term used for this type of joint, specifically referring to the tooth and its alveolar socket.

Step 5: Review the other options provided (syndesmosis, suture, synchondrosis) to ensure they do not fit the 'peg-in-socket' description. Syndesmosis involves ligaments, suture involves interlocking bones in the skull, and synchondrosis is a cartilaginous joint, not fibrous.