Cartilaginous joints are connected entirely by
a) fibrous cartilage
b) hyaline cartilage
c) elastic cartilage
d) both a and b
Explanation: Cartilaginous joints are connected entirely by cartilage (fibrocartilage or hyaline)
Joint of sternum and ribs is…….
a) cartilaginous
b) fibrous
c) angular
d) hinge joints
Which of the following is/are the characteristic/s of cartilaginous joints?
a) bone can glide over each to limited extent
b) cartilage forms flexible connection
c) joint cavity is absent
d) all of these
Where the cartilaginous joints are present in the human body?
a) between vertebrae, wrist and ankle
b) between pelvic and pectoral girdles
c) between skull bones
d) both b and c
Explanation: these joints are slightly movable joints
Which of the following joints are separated by fluid-containing joint cavity?
a) cartilaginous joints
b) fibrous joints
c) synovial joints
d) none of these
Explanation: this cavity is synovial cavity
Which of the following joints permit
freedom of movement?
a) cartilaginous joints
b) fibrous joints
c) synovial joints
d) none of these
Explanation: synovial joints are freely movable joints
