Question

part a assessments
match the terms in column a with the descriptions in column b. place the letter of your choice in the space provided.
column a
a. gomphosis
b. suture
c. symphysis
d. synchondrosis
e. syndesmosis
column b

1. immovable joint between flat bones of the skull united by a thin layer of dense connective tissue
2. fibrocartilage pad fills the slightly movable joint
3. temporary joint in which bones are united by bands of hyaline cartilage
4. slightly movable joint in which bones are united by interosseous membrane
5. joint formed by union of tooth root in bony socket

part b assessments

Explanation:

• Suture (b): Sutures are immovable joints between flat bones of the skull united by a thin layer of dense connective tissue.
• Symphysis (c): A symphysis has a fibrocartilage pad and is a slightly movable joint.
• Synchondrosis (d): It is a temporary joint where bones are united by bands of hyaline cartilage.
• Syndesmosis (e): A syndesmosis is a slightly movable joint united by an interosseous membrane.
• Gomphosis (a): A gomphosis is formed by the union of a tooth root in a bony socket.

Answer:

a. 5, b. 1, c. 2, d. 3, e. 4