Question

which of the following best represents the functional classifications of joints ranked from least movable to most movable?

synarthrosis, diarthrosis, amphiarthrosis
synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis
amphiarthrosis, synarthrosis, diarthrosis
diarthrosis, synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis

Explanation:

Define functional classifications of joints

Using the Joint Classification and Joint Functions knowledge points

• Synarthrosis: An immovable joint (least movable).
• Amphiarthrosis: A slightly movable joint (moderately movable).
• Diarthrosis: A freely movable joint (most movable).

Rank from least movable to most movable

Using the Joint Functions knowledge point

• Least movable: Synarthrosis
• Moderately movable: Amphiarthrosis
• Most movable: Diarthrosis
• Correct sequence: synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis.

Answer:

• synarthrosis, diarthrosis, amphiarthrosis
• synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis (Correct answer)
• amphiarthrosis, synarthrosis, diarthrosis
• diarthrosis, synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis