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fibrous joints with shorter fibers between the bones are going to be ______ movable than fibrous joints with longer fibers.

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Explanation:

Analyze the structural characteristics of fibrous joints

Using the Fibrous Joints knowledge point

Fibrous joints are connected by dense connective tissue consisting mainly of collagen fibers. The degree of movement (mobility) in these joints is directly determined by the length of the fibers holding the articulating bones together.

Compare fiber length and joint mobility

Using the Fibrous Joints knowledge point

Shorter collagen fibers bind the bones tightly, allowing extremely little to no movement (e.g., sutures). Longer fibers allow more flexibility and movement between the bones (e.g., syndesmoses). Therefore, joints with shorter fibers are less movable than those with longer fibers.

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