Question

1. articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ______. a) synovial joints b) amphiarthroses c) synarthroses d) diarthroses

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the types of joint articulations:

• Synarthroses (Option C): Immovable joints (e.g., skull sutures).
• Amphiarthroses (Option B): Slightly movable joints (e.g., pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs).
• Diarthroses (also called synovial joints, Options A and D): Freely movable joints (e.g., knee, shoulder).

The question asks for articulations with only slight movement, so the correct type is amphiarthroses.

Answer:

B) amphiarthroses