Question

which of the following refers to a joint that is slightly movable?
diarthrosis
amphiarthrosis
synovial
synarthrosis

Explanation:

• Diarthrosis: Freely movable joint (e.g., shoulder joint).
• Amphiarthrosis: Slightly movable joint (e.g., intervertebral joints).
• Synovial: Type of joint with a synovial cavity (most diarthroses are synovial joints).
• Synarthrosis: Immovable joint (e.g., sutures in the skull).

Answer:

amphiarthrosis