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Which type of fibrous joint connects the tibia and fibula? a. syndesmosis b. symphysis c. suture d. gomphosis

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Description: Which type of fibrous joint connects the tibia and fibula? a. syndesmosis b. symphysis c. suture d. gomphosis

   Which type of fibrous joint connects the tibia and fibula?
a. syndesmosis
b. symphysis
c. suture
d. gomphosis

Anatomy & Physiology

J. Gordon Betts,… 1st Edition

Chapter 9, Problem 24

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Solved by Expert Alexander Burbelo

06/21/2020

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From the given options, we can eliminate symphysis, suture, and gomphosis as these types of fibrous joints are located at different parts of the body, not between the tibia and fibula. Show more…

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Syndesmosis

A syndesmosis is a specific type of fibrous joint in which two bones are connected by a band of fibrous tissue, such as a ligament or an interosseous membrane. Unlike immovable joints, syndesmoses allow for slight movement. This joint type is exemplified by the connection between the tibia and fibula, highlighting its role in maintaining both stability and necessary mobility in certain areas of the body.

Fibrous Joints

Fibrous joints are a category of joints where the bones are connected by dense, fibrous connective tissue. These joints generally allow very little or no movement and include several types, such as sutures found in the skull, syndesmoses which permit slight movement, and gomphoses that attach teeth to their sockets. Understanding fibrous joints is essential for comprehending how different parts of the skeletal system are connected with varying degrees of mobility.

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